How can I protect myself from COVID-19?

Protecting yourself from COVID-19 includes vaccination, hygiene, ventilation, and avoiding crowds. Taking simple precautions helps prevent infection and keeps you and those around you safe while maintaining a normal lifestyle.

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people around the world have had to adapt to new ways of living to stay safe. While vaccines and treatments have helped reduce the severity of the virus, COVID-19 is still present, and protecting yourself remains important. So, what can you do as a teenager to stay safe while still living your life? Understanding COVID-19 COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus can also survive on surfaces, meaning that touching contaminated objects and then touching your face can...
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