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FACT: #COVID19 is NOT airborne.

The #coronavirus is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks.

To protect yourself:
-keep 1m distance from others
-disinfect surfaces frequently
-wash/rub your 👐
-avoid touching your 👀👃👄
Watch this short animation to learn more about #COVID19, how it spreads and how to protect yourself against it. #coronavirus
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Today is #InternationalChildrensBookDay 📚!

WHO, @UNICEF and @IntPublishers, launch #ReadTheWorld initiative to support children and young people in isolation during #COVID19👉 bit.ly/2xEjd50
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Today is #WorldAutismDay

1 in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder. #Autism begins in childhood and tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood

👉 bit.ly/2HUmOjc Today is World Autism Day.<br /> 1 in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder. Autism begins in childhood and tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood.<br />
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Once subscribed to the WHO @Viber chatbot, users will receive notifications with the latest news & information on #COVID19 directly from WHO.
Users can also learn how to protect themselves & test their knowledge on coronavirus through an interactive quiz that helps bust myths.
The WHO @Viber chatbot is freely available in English, Russian and Arabic with more than 20 languages to be added.

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