What is a coronavirus ?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, which cause illnesses ranging from a simple cold
to more severe conditions such as MERS or SARS.
The virus identified in China is a new coronavirus. It was named Covid-19.
Covid-19 is a new virus which remains exceptional in France.
- There are 170 752 confirmed cases, most have been contracted locally, with an infected patient or are coming from China, South Korea, Italy, Iran…
- 78 388 persons recovered, while 30 004 deaths have been reported to date.
This is a time of solidarity, not stigma. "
and recommendations for care
have been issued. "
But still, you must be responsible and do these simple preventive measures for all ages :
👋 DO NOT visit the elderly or the sick to avoid infecting them
🙅🏻♀️ DO NOT shake hands or hug to greet each other
🙅♂️ Drastic social distancing
🤲 Wash your hands regularly
🗣 Cough into your elbow
🤧 Use a disposable tissue
😷 Wear a disposable mask if you are sick
☎️ your generalist, if you experience any symptoms: cough, fever, conjunctivitis, severe fatigue, aches and pains
☎️ 15 for emergencies and when symptoms worsen with difficulty in breathing
☎️ 0 800 130 000 for non-medical questions, (7/7, 24/24)
and remember…
We can’t do this alone. CANCEL EVERYTHING. Stay at home, our health depends on each other !
– Clinician Nancy 🍀
If you think you’ve been exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus and are showing symptoms :
What should you do:
- Stay alert ?
- Schedule a teleconsultation ?
- Call 15 ?
Take the test now and answer based on your symptoms.
Textes de référence :
- World Health Organisation
- Santé Publique France
- Ministre des Solidarités et de la Santé (photo insert)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (photo insert)
- https://maladiecoronavirus.fr/
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