Safety Short: Coronaviruses and COVID-19
- 4 topics | 39m
- Up to 30 languages
- Transcripts
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that commonly occur in humans and animals. Most coronaviruses cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses similar to the common cold and flu, and sometimes lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Most people will experience a type of common human coronavirus in their lifetime. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel coronavirus caused by the human body's reaction to the strain of the virus known as SARS-CoV-2. In these topics, you'll learn what COVID-19 is, who is at the highest risk of contracting it, how it's transmitted, signs and symptoms, and precautions you should take to prevent and treat it.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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identify those at a higher risk than the general population for contracting COVID-19
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identify precautions to take to protect yourself and others
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identify best practices to use when washing your hands to protect yourself and others from exposure to infectious germs
IN THIS COURSE
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Coronaviruses and COVID-1924m
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Knowledge Check: Coronaviruses and COVID-193m
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Handwashing3m
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Knowledge Check: Handwashing3m
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