The coronavirus seems pretty scary, but should I be as freaked out as people are saying?
The elderly and people with other medical issues are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, while children don’t seem to be as affected—a recent study looked at 400 infected kids under 10 and found none died. Being treated early helps increase the chances of recovery.Though it doesn’t seem to spread as quickly as the flu, the coronavirus spreads in the same way the flu does—through droplets that are shared when infected people cough and sneeze.
At home, disinfect surfaces that people regularly touch, like toilets, bedside tables, doorknobs, toys, phones and TV remotes. Consider skipping handshakes and hugs when you greet people.If the WHO does declare a pandemic, what will change? To prepare in case the coronavirus becomes widespread, stock up on supplies so that you don’t need to leave the house if someone is sick.
You will also need additional supplies to take care of the person who is sick. That includes soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, paper towels, medication for fevers, and disinfecting cleaner or bleach, to disinfect surfaces.
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