Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Advice

 Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Advice

A. Match the vocabulary related to COVID-19 to the definitions.

1. symptoms 2. incubation period 3. disease 4. respiratory 5. virus 6. infection 7. droplets 8. spread 9. treatment 10. avoid

a. relating to breathing b. an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease c. to stay away from someone or something d. a feeling of illness or physical change, e.g. a sore throat e. a small drop of liquid f. the period between getting a virus and showing the first symptoms g. the use of drugs to cure a person of an illness h. an illness caused by an infection i. to cover, reach, or have an effect on a big area j. a disease in your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus

B. Read the latest World Health Organization's information on COVID-19.

What is COVID-19?

Coronaviruses are viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases. COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus. It was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China.

What is the incubation period?

The incubation period is estimated at 2 to 14 days

How does COVID-19 spread?

The virus can spread from person to person through contact with an infected person. This is usually through contact with droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze. You can also get it from touching objects or surfaces that have cough or sneeze droplets from an infected person, and then touching your mouth or face.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

COVID-19 can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Symptoms can be more severe for some people and can cause pneumonia or breathing difficulties. In rare cases, the disease can be fatal. Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions are more at risk of becoming severely ill with the virus.

Who can get the virus?

People living or travelling in an area where the COVID-19 virus is circulating.

What is the treatment for COVID-19?

There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19. If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you have recovered. You should rest, sleep, keep warm, and drink plenty of liquids. People who have severe symptoms may need medical attention to help them breathe.

C. Answer the questions about COVID-19.1. 1.

Where was COVID-19 first reported? .....................................................................

2. How can you get infected with COVID 19? ...........................................................

3. What are mild symptoms of COVID-19? ...................................................................

4. Who are most at risk of becoming severely ill? ..................................................................

5. What should you do if you have mild symptoms? ................................................................

D. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

touch          home              wash            advice         medical          symptoms                    tissue

alcohol        based             avoid           severe        informed       sneeze

1. (1) .................... close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like (2) ...................., e.g. Coughing or sneezing.

2. Cough or (3) .................... into a (4) ..................... Then, throw it in the garbage immediately.

3. Regularly (5) .................... your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or use an (6) .................... hand rub.

4. Don’t (7) .................... your eyes, nose and mouth.

5. Be (8) .................... on the latest news about COVID-19 and follow (9) .................... given by your national or local public health authority.

6. Stay (10) .................... if you feel sick until you feel better. If you have a (11) ....................  fever, cough or have difficulty breathing, get (12) .................... advice and call medical facilities in advance.