Novel coronavirus: protect yourself and others from getting sick

What is the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)? It is a new strain of a large family of coronaviruses – viruses which cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. It was first reported in Wuhan, China in 2019.

How is it transmitted? It is transmitted between animals and people as well as from person to person, including through respiratory routes.

Here is a list on information resources on coronavirus that are regularly updated by World Health Organization (available in English):

• Advice for public on the basic protective measures against the novel coronavirus;
• Q&A on coronaviruses;
• Myth busters on the novel coronavirus;
• The novel coronavirus travel advice.

If concerned about the novel coronavirus, you can call the hotline number 166 (Lao) or hotline number 020 5406 6777 (English, Lao), established by the Government of Lao PDR.

Protect yourself and others from getting sick by following these prevention measures:

For more information, please contact:

wplaowr@who.int (World Health Organization Laos)