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    21 hours ago

    Tweet some 👏 for all the amazing healthcare workers around the world. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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  2. 21 hours ago

    Tagging some friends to help spread the gratitude

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  3. 23 hours ago

    For the latest information, follow the on Twitter and this list of official local health organizations around the world.

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  4. 23 hours ago

    What are some good mental health tips?

    Talking to people you know and trust can help — check in on neighbours, family and friends. Listen to music, read a book or play a game. Try not to read or watch too much news if it makes you anxious. Get your information from reliable sources once or twice a day.
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  5. 23 hours ago

    When should we expect a vaccine?

    It usually takes several years to develop a vaccine. The first vaccine trial began just 60 days after the genetic sequence of the virus was published.
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  6. 23 hours ago

    Are face masks effective?

    Face masks alone cannot protect you from . Their use should always be combined with other protective measures, including staying at least 1m (3 feet) away from others and frequent hand-washing.
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  7. 23 hours ago

    Can normal laundry washing get rid of ?

    Yes. Do the laundry as you normally would with detergent or soap and preferably hot water.
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  8. 23 hours ago

    Will die down during the warmer months?

    You can catch no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
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  9. 23 hours ago

    What supplies should everyone have on hand if areas go into lockdown?

    Store supplies of water and food you need, and check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home. Do not hoard or stockpile. Be kind and think of others.
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  10. 23 hours ago

    Is it ok to exercise outside?

    We recommend 30 mins of activity a day for adults & one hour a day for children. If your local guidelines allow it, go outside for a walk, run, or bike ride & keep a safe distance from others. If you can’t leave the house, find an exercise video online, dance, or do some yoga.
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  11. 23 hours ago

    What does physical distancing really mean?

    Maintain at least 1m distance (3 feet) between yourself & others. Why? When an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks they spray small liquid droplets from their 👃 or 👄 which may contain the . If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.
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  12. 23 hours ago

    Where are the tests?

    Some countries have developed tests or accessed tests themselves. To help countries that need support, WHO: -is working with companies to increase production, to secure supply & ensure equitable distribution -has shipped 1.5M laboratory tests to over 126 countries so far
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  13. 23 hours ago

    Can you still have if you don't have symptoms?

    Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing hospital treatment.
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  14. 23 hours ago

    How is treated?

    To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicines against . However some people with serious illness may need to be hospitalized to receive life-saving treatment such as oxygen. Most patients recover thanks to such care.
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  15. 23 hours ago

    Can young people get infected?

    People of all ages can be infected, get sick & transmit the . Older people & people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. We are all at risk so we all have a part to play.
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  16. 23 hours ago

    What are symptoms of and when should you get treatment versus stay home?

    The most common symptoms of are fever, dry cough, tiredness. Some patients may have: -aches & pains -nasal congestion -runny nose -sore throat -diarrhoea People with difficulty breathing or pain/pressure in the chest should seek medical attention.
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  17. 23 hours ago

    How do you prevent and keep your family safe?

    The most effective ways to protect yourself and others are to frequently clean your hands, cover your cough, and maintain a distance of at least 1m (3 feet) from people.
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  18. 23 hours ago

    Over the past few weeks, there have been more than 6 million questions Tweeted about coronavirus/COVID-19. For , we partnered with the to provide answers to some of your most asked questions. See the answers👇

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  19. Apr 6

    Mood check. GIFs only.

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  20. Apr 1

    It’s not March.

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