COVID_19 | How COVID-19 Spreads

 What is COVID-19:

COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-

2 virus. It was first identified in late 2019 and led to a global pandemic.

How COVID-19 Spreads:

• Person-to-person transmission through respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking).

• Airborne transmission in poorly ventilated spaces.

• Surface contact, though this is less common.

Severe Cases:

Can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, organ damage, or death, especially in older adults and those with underlying conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or weakened immune systems.

Prevention & Protection:

• Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent severe illness.

• Wearing masks in crowded or high-risk areas.

• Regular handwashing and using sanitizer.

• Social distancing in outbreak situations

COVID-19 vaccines

• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 2024-2025 formula, available for people age 6 months and older.

• Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 2024-2025 formula, available for people aged 6 months and older.

• Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, adjuvanted 2024-2025 formula, available for people age 12 years and older.