In December 2019, the new coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China. Since then, COVID-19 has quickly spread and is now deemed as a pandemic. As of mid-May, there are over 4 million confirmed cases worldwide. The virus seems to be spreading in communities found in certain affected geographic areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As with any virus, though, there are preventative measures you can take to shield yourself from being infected.
The Africa Youth and Children Development advocacy board in collaboration with Diaspora Focus took a crucial step to slow the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable populations, through sensitization and support PPEs, the sensitization was gear to was popularizing the Wearing of mask in indoor public spaces with poor ventilation, Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, maintaining social distancing by Keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from others to reduce the transmission of respiratory droplets and encourage people to stay home when sick
