COVID-19 - Coronavirus - A Basic Guide

Around the world, cases of COVID-19 have reached 1 million and claimed the lives of over 50, 000. Many countries are in ‘lockdown’. COVID-19 is an illness caused by the virus Coronavirus that affects the lungs and the respiratory system. The course covers information about COVID-19 sourced from the NHS, the UK Government and the WHO. All information is correct as of 07/04/2020.

Learning Outcomes

• What is a Coronavirus?
• What is COVID-19?
• How and why did it spread so far worldwide?
• Symptoms of COVID-19
• Handwashing hygiene
• Government Advice
• NHS Advice
• ‘Lockdown’
• Resources and useful links