How likely am I to catch COVID-19?


The risk depends on where you are - and more specifically, whether there's a COVID-19 outbreak unfolding there.

For most people in most locations the danger of catching COVID-19 remains low. However, there are now places round the world (cities or areas) where the disease is spreading. For people living in, or visiting, these areas the danger of catching COVID-19 is higher. Governments and health authorities are taking vigorous action whenever a replacement case of COVID-19 is identified. make certain to suits any local restrictions on travel, movement or large gatherings. Cooperating with disease control efforts will reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreaks are often contained and transmission stopped, as has been shown in China and a few other countries. Unfortunately, new outbreaks can emerge rapidly. It’s important to remember of things where you're or shall go. WHO publishes daily updates on the COVID-19 situation worldwide.