COVID-19
GHANA'S OUTBREAK RESPONSE
MANAGEMENT UPDATES
Ghana's Confirmed Cases
53
as at 24th March, 2020 | 18:45GMT
Ghana's Death Count
2
as at 24th March, 2020 | 18:45GMT
What is COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.
The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.
The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.
Signs and Symptoms
The viruses can make people sick. Coronavirus symptoms include;
Fever
A runny nose
Cough
Sore throat
Possibly a headache
Fever
A runny nose
Cough
Sore throat
Possibly a headache
Prevention
There is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19
Reduce your risk of infection by:
- Washing your hands with soap and water before touching anything including your eyes, nose and mouth
- Covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
- Disinfecting the objects and surfaces you touch.
- If you are sick, staying home and avoiding crowds and contact with others.
Treatment
- There is no specific treatment. Most of the time, symptoms will go away on their own.
- Health experts can relieve symptoms by prescribing a pain or fever medication.
- A room humidifier or a hot shower can help with a sore throat or cough.
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Get rest and sleep as much as possible.
- If symptoms feel worse than a standard cold, see your doctor