This lesson teaches the viewer about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

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Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

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Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

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Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.

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If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance.

This lesson was produced in response to the 2014 outbreak in West Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to give people key facts about the Ebola virus so that they can be alert to the risk without living in fear. “Avoiding Ebola” focuses on four key areas. It begins by teaching how Ebola is transmitted and how to protect yourself and others from catching the virus, teaching about the importance of good hygiene and also about the incubation period of the virus. Then, the viewer learns how to look after somebody who has Ebola as safely as possible, especially if they are unable to get to a proper treatment centre. It then teaches the safest way to bury someone who has died from Ebola, explaining that touching the body is particularly dangerous, and how to disinfect afterwards. Finally, it covers the importance of welcoming survivors back into the community as they are no longer a risk and have a unique role to play in caring for others. This lesson aims to counter harmful rumours about Ebola that can damage efforts to control the spread of the virus, and provide people with the information they need.