Hmong doctor's comments on preventing coronavirus

Dr Kongpheng Vang

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Dr Kongpheng Vang shares his insights into how coronavirus spreads, what are the signs and symptoms and how we can prevent and protect ourselves from contracting this virus during this global outbreak.


Here is the health guidelines from the Australian Government Department of Health:
And if you want to check the current status and number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Australia and in each state and territory and fatalities cases you can check at the Australian Government's Department of Health.

Notice:

Coronavirus symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia, according to the Federal Government's website. Symptoms can include a fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Australians must stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Indoors, there must be a density of no more than one person per four square metres of floor space.

If you believe you may have contracted the virus, call your doctor (don’t visit) or contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

If you are struggling to breathe or experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

SBS is committed to informing Australia’s diverse communities about the latest COVID-19 developments. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus

Readers seeking support with mental health can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. More information is available at Beyond Blue.org.au. Coronavirus specific mental health advice can be found here.

Embrace Multicultural Mental Health supports people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Find more news and information on Coronavirus from SBS Hmong.

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