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What should I do in the case of a coronavirus outbreak? Get the facts from reliable sources to help you accurately determine your risks so that you can take reasonable precautions. Seek guidance from WHO, your healthcare provider, your national public health authority or your employer for accurate information

How does the coronavirus disease spread? Data from published epidemiology and virologic studies provide evidence that COVID-19 is primarily transmitted from symptomatic people to others who are in close contact through respiratory droplets, by direct contact with infected persons, or by contact with contaminated objects and surfaces

What is the meaning of COVID-19? COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as '2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV.'

Can cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease? Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus. There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases.

Can you contract the coronavirus disease by touching a surface? People could catch COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces or objects – and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

Can babies get the coronavirus disease? We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far there are relatively few cases of COVID-19 reported among children.