Frequently Asked Questions on Covid-19

COVID-19 is a sickness caused by a virus called coronavirus. It can make people feel sick with symptoms like coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing. The virus can spread from person to person, so it's important to be careful. 

COVID-19 spreads when tiny droplets from a sick person's nose or mouth get into the air and are breathed in by others. It can also spread by touching surfaces where these droplets land and then touching your face. That's why washing hands and wearing masks are important to stop the germs. 

The common symptoms are like having a cold or the flu—coughing, fever, feeling tired, and difficulty breathing. Sometimes people lose their sense of taste or smell. If someone has these symptoms, it's important to stay home and see a doctor. 

Wash your hands often with soap and water, wear a mask over your nose and mouth when you're around other people, and try to stay at least 6 feet away from others. Avoid big crowds, and if you feel sick, stay home.

Yes, kids can get COVID-19, but most of the time, they don't get very sick. It's still important for kids to do the things that help stop the virus from spreading, like washing hands and wearing masks, to protect themselves and others.