[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COVID-19 – What it is, how is it spread, what are the symptoms and what can we do to minimise the risk to our staff, clients, family and friends?COVID-19 – What it is, how is it spread, what are the symptoms and what can we do to minimise the risk to our staff, clients,
family and friends?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This information has been sourced from ueensland Health and more information can be found at www.health.gov.au[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”What is a coronavirus and COVID-19?” style=”round_outline” color=”green” size=”lg” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”covid”]Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). This new coronavirus originated in Hubei Province, China and the disease caused by the virus is named COVID-19.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”How is this coronavirus spread?” style=”round_outline” color=”green” size=”lg” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”covid”]COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through:
• Direct close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared.
• Close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes.
• Touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=”What are the symptoms of COVID-19?” style=”round_outline” color=”green” size=”lg” css_animation=”fadeInDown” el_class=”covid”]The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other colds and flus and include:
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Difficulty breathing
While coronavirus is of concern, it is important to remember that most people displaying these
symptoms are likely suffering with a cold or other respiratory illness – not coronavirus.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]