All you need to know about Coronavirus – WHO

The Ministry of Health has today confirmed the first case of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Nairobi. A Kenyan citizen who returned the USA via London, United Kingdom on the 5th March 2020. She was confirmed positive at NIC Labs #coronavirusinkenya pic.twitter.com/054xV5wW5W

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 13, 2020

Today, #Kenya announced their first case of #COVID19. The patient is a Kenyan national who arrived in Nairobi on 5 March from the USA. @WHO has been working with the Kenyan gov't to prepare. This week, WHO experts trained hospital staff in Nairobi on protective equipment. pic.twitter.com/zQBWaJQAd7

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 13, 2020

#covid19kenya
Know the signs @WHOKenya @CDCKenya @KenyaRedCross @UNICEFKenya @SpokespersonGoK @PDUDelivery pic.twitter.com/g5sOHt63gF

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 14, 2020

"Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death"-@DrTedros #COVID19 #coronavirus

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 11, 2020

Take simple precautions to reduce your risk of #COVID19:

✅wash your hands regularly with soap & water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
✅avoid touching your face.
✅clean surfaces regularly with disinfectant. pic.twitter.com/TYpfP6jGIi

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) February 29, 2020

Take care to stop the spread of germs & protect yourself against #coronavirus/#COVID19.

Maintain social distancing & avoid unprotected close contact with anyone developing cold or flu-like symptoms. Seek medical care if you have a fever, cough & difficulty breathing. pic.twitter.com/6beNbOPiT1

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 7, 2020

Q: How should I greet another person to avoid catching the new #coronavirus?

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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 11, 2020

#COVIDー19 (Coronavirus): Health advice!@SpokespersonGoK @PDUDelivery @KNH_hospital @WHOKenya @UNICEFKenya @KEMRI_Kenya @CDCKenya @WHO @KenyaRedCross @MoICTKenya @EduMinKenya @Amref_Kenya pic.twitter.com/RyfxqGJklS

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 15, 2020

Take precautions to reduce risk of #COVID19. Wash hands:

?After coughing/sneezing
?Before/after putting on/removing a mask
?When caring for the sick
?Before/during/after preparing food
?Before eating
?After using the toilet
?When hands look dirty
?After handling animals pic.twitter.com/K3LqxwWksH

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 13, 2020

Avoid unnecessary contact with others to protect yourself from #coronavirus/#COVID19, particularly with hands.

When greeting others, consider the following gestures instead of a handshake:
Waving??
Nodding?
Bowing??‍♀️
Touching elbows?? pic.twitter.com/cT2MW5lGjC

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 12, 2020

These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from #COVID19.

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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 11, 2020

Take these Precautionary measures to prevent the spread of #Covid_19 disease #covid19kenya @PDUDelivery @SpokespersonGoK @WHOKenya @Amref_Kenya @UNICEFKenya @KEMRI_Kenya @KNH_hospital @KenyaRedCross @MTRHofficial pic.twitter.com/qu3yiNCWbG

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 14, 2020

5 steps to reduce risk of #COVID19/#coronavirus:

1⃣Wash hands frequently
2⃣Cover mouth with flexed elbow/tissue when coughing
3⃣Maintain social distancing from sick
4⃣Avoid touching eyes, nose & mouth
5⃣Seek medical care early

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— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 11, 2020

Key considerations to prevent or reduce #COVID19 risks AFTER a meeting or event:
? Retain the names & contact details of all participants for at least one month. This will help public health authorities trace people who may have been exposed to COVID-19#coronavirus pic.twitter.com/YMQgeJIchg

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 8, 2020

Practice simple respiratory hygiene to stop the spread of germs & protect yourself & others against the new #coronavirus.

When you cough or sneeze, do so into a bent elbow or a tissue. Put the tissue in a closed bin straight away, & then wash your hands. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/CCOkhTQ70Z

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 4, 2020

#covid19kenya update
A call center has been set up to enhance communication on COVID-19. Members of the public can reach out by dialing 719 for audio messages or *719# for short messages. This will apply across all networks @SpokespersonGoK @KNH_hospital @WHOKenya @CDCKenya pic.twitter.com/o1cZ6BcFYx

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 14, 2020

If in need call Ministry of Health emergency teams on: 0729471414 and 0732353535 for help or follow @MOH_Kenya, @SpokespersonGoK, @WHO. for #COVID19 updates https://t.co/CVpypSBgJK

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 14, 2020

#covid19 inaweza kuambukiza hata sehemu yenye hali ya hewa ya joto. Zingatia usafi, epuka misongamano, fika kituo cha tiba iwapo una dalili pic.twitter.com/waAWB5pY0d

— WHO Tanzania (@WHO_Tanzania) March 18, 2020

FACT: The new #coronavirus cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in China or any countries reporting #COVID19 cases.
If you think a surface may be contaminated, use a disinfectant to clean it.

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— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 6, 2020

Be Safe from #COVID19:
1⃣ Frequently clean ? by using alcohol-based rub or ?& ?
2⃣ When coughing & sneezing ? cover ? & ?? with flexed elbow or tissue; throw tissue away & wash ?
3⃣ Avoid touching ?, ? & ?

Share with your loved ones to Be Ready: https://t.co/M11m4O5zF2 pic.twitter.com/YFzxLVMxQv

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 7, 2020

Take care while travelling to stop the spread of germs & protect yourself against #COVID19/#coronavirus. ✈️

Avoid unprotected close contact with anyone developing cold or flu-like symptoms. Immediately seek medical care if you have a fever, cough & difficulty breathing. pic.twitter.com/8vS5TCmJIP

— WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) March 18, 2020

Piga 719 au bonyeza *719#
Kwa mawaidha zaidi#KomeshaCorona pic.twitter.com/PPgNwk9TDA

— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) March 20, 2020

#KomeshaCorona
Take steps to protect yourself
by washing Your Hands.
~Wash your hands often with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.@WHOKenya @CDCKenya @PSofKenya https://t.co/VSveWYAuHD

— Ministry of Health (@MOH_Kenya) March 20, 2020

Congregating in entertainment joints beats the purpose of social distancing which is a measure to cut the chain of the #coronavirusinKenya transmission.#KomeshaCorona

— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) March 20, 2020

Kenyans ?? who have been advised to work from home by their respective institutions should do exactly that.This is not a holiday https://t.co/8ZdRbLsq7Z is time to fight the deadly #CoronaVirus? #KomeshaCorona

— Spokesperson GoK (@SpokespersonGoK) March 20, 2020