Coronavirus disease

This is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and spreads from person-to-person through sneezing and cough droplets. This disease has signs and symptoms similar to the common cold, but can be dangerous if not reported early and managed by health workers.

Everyone is at risk. However, elderly and people with other health conditions such as lung or heart diseases, renal failure or weak immune system are at a higher risk of infection.

In February 2020, the Government of Eswatini declared COVID-19 as an emergency.

Useful links

UNICEF- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

World Health Organisation (WHO)- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak

Important contacts

For more information call toll free 977