Vaccine Guide: What is COVID-19?

COVID-19

• What is COVID-19?
  • COVID-19 is a virus that can make people very sick.
  • A virus is a sickness that can spread from one person to another person.
  • Here in New Zealand we have all worked hard to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 is still a very big problem in many countries around the world.
  • Most people get better from COVID-19, but some must go to hospital and people can die.
  • There are now vaccines that will help stop us getting sick from COVID-19.
• What are the signs of COVID-19?
  • A cough
  • A high temperature – this is when you feel very hot
  • Finding it hard to breath
  • A sore throat
  • Sneezing and a runny nose
  • Not being able to smell or taste things, when you could before