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• Infographic: Understand the symptoms
• Infographic: How to avoid infection
• Infographic: How to wash your hands
• Infographic: Hand sanitiser safety tips
• Infographic: Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19
• Video: How to isolate yourself
• Video: Recent traveller
• Video: Stay informed

Understand the symptoms – infographic

The COVID-19 virus has similar symptoms to cold and flu. Use this image learn the difference.

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<p><a href='https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-in-pictures'><img src='http://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/inline/original/covid-cold-flu-symptoms-bd24a5.png' alt='COVID-19 coronavirus - understand the symptoms' width='500' border='0' /></a><p>Infographic courtesy of <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au" target="_blank">healthdirect</a>.</p>

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How to avoid infection – infographic

The best way to avoid infection and the spreading of COVID-19 is to avoid contact with the virus. This image shows you what to do.

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How to wash your hands – infographic

Washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds will help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here's how to do it properly.

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Hand sanitiser safety tips - infographic

Calls to the Poisons Information Centre about children ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitiser have increased during the pandemic. Here's how to use it safely.

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Taking care of your mental health during COVID-19 – infographic

It's important you look after your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's where you can go for help and support.

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How to isolate yourself – video

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or you are confirmed to be infected with the virus, you should stay at home for 14 days. Watch this video for advice on self-isolation.

Videos from the Department of Health

Recent traveller – video

Help stop the spread, know your risk, monitor your health and call ahead.

Stay informed – video

As coronavirus-related issues change and develop, it's important to stay informed. Stay up to date on the latest information at health.gov.au.