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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is coronavirus?

    Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

  • What is the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19?
  • How is it spread?
  • What are the symptoms?
  • Can masks help to prevent getting infected by coronavirus?
  • Can you get infected by touching surfaces such as cardboard, plastic or metal?
  • Can you catch coronavirus from pets?
  • Can items such as turmeric, lemon juice and amla prevent getting infected with coronavirus?
  • Can sipping hot water help in flushing out the virus?
  • What do I do if I develop symptoms?
  • What does Social Distancing mean?
  • Can women with COVID-19 breastfeed?