Should I worry about COVID-19?


Illness thanks to COVID-19 infection is usually mild, especially for youngsters and young adults. However, it can cause serious illness: about 1 in every 5 people that catch it need hospitalization . it's therefore quite normal for people to stress about how the COVID-19 outbreak will affect them and their loved ones.

We can channel our concerns into actions to guard ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. First and foremost among these actions is regular and thorough hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene. Secondly, keep informed and follow the recommendation of the local health authorities including any restrictions put in situ on travel, movement and gatherings.