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    1. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

      Q: What is a #coronavirus? A: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) http://bit.ly/2tMEBmu pic.twitter.com/mhEa7LFVhx

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    2. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

      Q: What is a novel #coronavirus? A: A novel coronavirus, such as the 2019-nC0V, is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans http://bit.ly/2tMEBmu pic.twitter.com/5jUPkCxUzw

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    3. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

      Q: What are the symptoms of #coronavirus infection? A: It depends on the virus, but common signs incl. respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath & breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, it can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, etcpic.twitter.com/EGbXcZnkYy

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    4. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

      Q: Is there a treatment for a novel #coronavirus infection? A: There is no specific treatment for disease caused by a novel coronavirus. However, many of the symptoms can be treated and therefore treatment is based on the patient’s clinical condition http://bit.ly/2tMEBmu pic.twitter.com/QxNg634JdS

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      World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

      Q: What can I do to protect myself from #coronavirus? A: http://bit.ly/2tMEBmu pic.twitter.com/eNhlhR0PEq

      12:30 PM - 17 Jan 2020
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        2. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

          Protect yourself & others from getting sick: 1⃣ Wash your hands 🧼 after coughing or sneezing 🧼 when caring for the sick 🧼 before, during & after you prepare food 🧼 before eating 🧼 after toilet use 🧼 when hands are visibly dirty 🧼 after handling animals or animal wastepic.twitter.com/wG8YTU0HJ7

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        3. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

          Wash your 🖐🏼 with 🧼 and running water when hands are visibly dirty. If your 🖐🏼 are not visibly dirty, wash them with 🧼 and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleanser. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/rjsmKwm9Tv

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          8 replies 408 retweets 540 likes
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        4. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

          How to handwash? Use 🧼 and water for at least 40-60 seconds How to handrub? Use alcohol-based handrub 🧴 for 20-30 seconds #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/aguCZSe0lX

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        5. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

          Protect others from getting sick: 2⃣ Completely cover your mouth & nose with a tissue or a sleeve or flexed elbow when coughing or sneezing 🤧 #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/mFnUq685xT

          WHO Thailand, WHO Centre for Health Development, World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and WHO South-East Asia
          8 replies 389 retweets 456 likes
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        6. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 17 Jan 2020

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          🧻 Throw the used tissue into a closed bin immediately after use 🧼 Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based handrub after coughing or sneezing 🤧 and when caring for the sick #coronavirushttps://twitter.com/WHO/status/1218288568277270528 …

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          World Health Organization (WHO)Verified account @WHO
          Protect others from getting sick: 2⃣ Completely cover your mouth & nose with a tissue or a sleeve or flexed elbow when coughing or sneezing 🤧 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/mFnUq685xT
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        7. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Protect others from getting sick: 3⃣ 🔺Avoid close contact when you are experiencing fever and cold or flu-like symptoms 🤧. 🔺Avoid spitting in public. 🔺Seek medical care 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️ if you have a fever 🤒, cough and difficulty breathing. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/GUk9Ahl5lq

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          9 replies 374 retweets 440 likes
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        8. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Protect yourself from getting sick: 4⃣ Avoiding unprotected contact with sick people 🤒 (including touching one’s eyes, nose or mouth) and with live farm 🐓🐖🐄 or wild animals 🦇🐒 #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/UdH77WMGt7

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          6 replies 298 retweets 340 likes
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        9. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Protect yourself & others from getting sick: 5⃣ Practice #FoodSafety 🍽 👉🏼 http://bit.ly/2I4vOBd  #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/8Fpsgjtop7

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          3 replies 347 retweets 418 likes
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        10. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Practise #FoodSafety: 🔪Use different chopping boards & knives for raw meat and cooked foods. 🧼 Wash your hands in between handling raw and cooked food. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/8jxnyTM2AW

          WHO Thailand, WHO Centre for Health Development, WHO South-East Asia and World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
          2 replies 262 retweets 346 likes
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        11. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Practise #FoodSafety: ❌Sick animals and animals that have died of diseases should not be eaten. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/mF3Tage79E

          WHO Thailand, WHO Centre for Health Development, WHO South-East Asia and World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific
          7 replies 252 retweets 380 likes
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        12. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Practise #FoodSafety: Even in areas experiencing outbreaks, 🥩🍗 meat products can be safely consumed if these items are cooked thoroughly and properly handled during food preparation. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/JxS9U1IvBn

          WHO Thailand, WHO Centre for Health Development, World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and WHO South-East Asia
          5 replies 211 retweets 275 likes
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        13. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Shopping in wet markets? Here are tips to stay healthy 🧼 Wash hands with soap & water after touching animals and animal products 🤏🏼 Avoid touching 👁👃🏼👄 ❗️Avoid contact with sick animals and spoiled meat 🗑 Avoid contact with stray animals, waste & fluids in market #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/DaPMbakD47

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        14. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 18 Jan 2020

          Working in wet markets? Here are some tips to stay healthy: 🧼 Frequently wash your hands with soap and water after touching animals and animal products. 🧽 Disinfect equipment and working areas at least once a day. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/CP40UG8mDH

          WHO Thailand, WHO Centre for Health Development, World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and WHO South-East Asia
          6 replies 201 retweets 322 likes
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        15. World Health Organization (WHO)‏Verified account @WHO 19 Jan 2020

          Working in wet markets? Stay healthy: 🧤Wear protective gowns, gloves and facial protection while handling animals & animal products 🧺 Remove protective clothing after work, wash daily & leave at the work site 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Avoid exposing family members to soiled work clothing & shoespic.twitter.com/tSD8gvOMYC

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          12 replies 160 retweets 233 likes
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