Coronavirus / COVID-19
Takaaki Suzuki @friday_screen
What is Coronavirus?
The Coronavirus, also called COVID-19, is a virus that has been infecting many people in Hawaii, the US, and all over the world. The virus is similar to the flu but can result in more serious illness and is more easily spread. We are finding that even young healthy people with amazing immune defense systems can still catch the virus resulting in illness and possibly experience long-term effects months after fully recovering like tiredness, difficulty thinking, loss of smell or taste, and more. People of any age with medical problems like lung diseases, diabetes, heart conditions, kidney disease, cancer, and obesity, as well as older family members like parents and grandparents over the age of 65 may have a weaker immune system that is not able to attack the virus. This puts them more at risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and in some cases, even death.
We now have three safe and effective vaccines that will help protect you, your family, and friends from the virus! To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines and how you can get vaccinated visit our vaccine pages:
For the latest updates, information, and resources on COVID-19, please visit the State of Hawaii Department of Health’s website.
Clémentine Fourcade @clementinetoutcourt
What are the symptoms?
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
These symptoms may appear between 2 to 14 days after infection, but people are able to spread the disease even before they have any symptoms. If you or a family member have these symptoms then please do not go outside and it would be good to call your doctor.
Many teens and children who are infected with the virus don’t show any symptoms at all. This means that you may have the virus without even knowing it! Although you may only experience minor symptoms from the virus you may experience lasting effects even after being fully recovered. You may also be unknowingly spreading it to your family members who can become very sick which could lead to death.
How does it spread?
The virus spreads easily from person-to-person through the air. If you are standing close to someone infected when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze you may catch the virus by breathing it in
It can also spread through touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your own eyes, mouth, or nose
How can we protect ourselves and our friends and family from the Coronavirus?
Lydia Christine @lydiachristineillustration
Practice physical distancing as much as possible
Whether the stay-at-home order for Hawaii is lifted or not, it is best to continue to stay at home as much as possible to prevent spreading the virus.
If you are out, remember to stay at least 6 feet away from others
Don’t shake hands or hug, opt for a shaka or air hug instead
Wear a mask when going out of your home
Wearing a mask will protect you and others around you from spreading the virus and will also help you avoid touching your nose and mouth
Wear a mask when you are outdoors in crowded areas whether you are vaccinated or not
To enter places in Hawaii you must be wearing a mask so don’t forget your mask at home or you might not be able to go in
Put your mask on with clean hands and avoid touching the mask once it’s on
The mask should cover both your nose and mouth
Remember to wash your mask as often as possible to keep it clean of the virus
The mask does NOT mean you are safe from the virus, even with a mask on, continue to stay 6 feet away from others!
IMAGINE E DESENHE @imagineedesenhe
Wash your hands often
Since the virus can spread through touching surfaces or objects, remember to wash your hands well to make sure you are not picking up the virus or spreading it to other people.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds whenever you can
When you’re out of the house and cannot use a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Be sure to cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry
Avoid touching your face
Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose so you don’t infect yourself with the virus.
We don’t realize it, but we touch our face about 23 times an hour
Touching your face and rubbing your eyes or nose can all be ways that the virus enters your body
Be aware of your hand movements especially when touching your hair, glasses, or mask
Remember to also cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow and wash your hands immediately with soap or hand sanitizer
Luca Venturoli @lucaventuroli
Ellen Bruss Design @ellenbrussdesign
Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that you frequently touch
Use a cleaning spray or wipe to clean tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, and sinks in your home
Frequently disinfect your phone, laptop keyboard, and mouse, especially if you touch them while out of the house
Don’t forget to also disinfect your keys and the inside of your car (steering wheel, door handle, gearshift, window buttons, etc.)
Need ideas on how to stay healthy and connected at home? Check out our other COVID-19 pages:
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Artwork sourced from the United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives – help stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result of all of the creative responses and generosity shared for this campaign, there is now a library of artwork to educate, uplift, and inspire individuals and communities all across the world through this global crisis. You are invited to visit and explore the UN COVID-19 Creative Content Hub to share your favorite pieces of work with your peers, friends, and family.
