What is a Coronavirus?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.
In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
- Symptoms range from a mild cough to pneumonia.
- Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly.
- There is evidence that it spreads from person to person.
- The incubation period of COVID-19 is between two and 14 days.
- Common signs of infection include a cough, difficulty in breathing and a fever.
- Good hygiene can prevent infection.
- Find out more from the World Health Organisation website.
- Find out more from the Australia Government Department of Health's 'What you need to know'.
What can you do?
Make sure you remain up to date with the current advice from the Australian Government Department of Health information website, as the situation is changing constantly.
There are basic, but effective, ways to help prevent the infection’s spread including:
- Making sure your environment is clean and hygienic.
- Promoting regular and thorough hand-washing by everyone.
- Providing everyone with disinfectant wipes or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
- Encouraging people to use and bin tissues.
- Encourage coughing into an elbow or shoulder and not hands.
- Using social distancing, self-isolation or quarantine.
Latest Information
The Coronavirus pandemic situation is unprecedented and changing on an almost hourly basis.
Ensure you are up to date with the most accurate information to make informed decisions.
Here are some helpful information links:
Time Magazine Article
(11-Mar-20)
"What is Social Distancing?"
Club Member Information
LATEST NEWS
28-April-2020
The Commodore has released a message to all BBYC members with an update on our COVID-19 response. You can access a copy of the Commodore's communication by clicking HERE.
In no circumstances should members and guests be attending BBYC premises if showing any flu-like symptoms - you should contact your GP and seek advice on what to do.
We recommend you check out the COVID-19 boating update from Roads and Maritime HERE.
BBYC strongly encourages members to be fully aware of the latest COVID-19 information and advice contained on this web page and other official sources.
Please be responsible.
We are all in this together!
You can click on the following images to see examples of how you can help to protect yourself and your family members from viruses.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.
In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Symptoms range from a mild cough to pneumonia.
Some people recover easily, others may get very sick very quickly.
There is evidence that it spreads from person to person.
The incubation period of COVID-19 is between two and 14 days.
Common signs of infection include a cough, difficulty in breathing and a fever.
Good hygiene can prevent infection.
Find out more from the World Health Organisation website.
Find out more from the Australia Government Department of Health’s ‘What you need to know’.
What can you do?
Make sure you remain up to date with the current advice from the Australian Government Department of Health information website, as the situation is changing constantly.
There are basic, but effective, ways to help prevent the infection’s spread including:
Making sure your environment is clean and hygienic.
Promoting regular and thorough hand-washing by everyone.
Providing everyone with disinfectant wipes or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
Encouraging people to use and bin tissues.
Encourage coughing into an elbow or shoulder and not hands.
Using social distancing, self-isolation or quarantine.
Latest Information
The Coronavirus pandemic situation is unprecedented and changing on an almost hourly basis.
Ensure you are up to date with the most accurate information to make informed decisions.
Here are some helpful information links:
NSW Health – Advice for the Community
NSW Health – Frequently Asked Questions
Time Magazine Article
(11-Mar-20)
“What is Social Distancing?”
Club Member Information
LATEST NEWS
28-April-2020
The Commodore has released a message to all BBYC members with an update on our COVID-19 response. You can access a copy of the Commodore’s communication by clicking HERE.
In no circumstances should members and guests be attending BBYC premises if showing any flu-like symptoms – you should contact your GP and seek advice on what to do.
We recommend you check out the COVID-19 boating update from Roads and Maritime HERE.
BBYC strongly encourages members to be fully aware of the latest COVID-19 information and advice contained on this web page and other official sources.
Please be responsible.
We are all in this together!
You can click on the following images to see examples of how you can help to protect yourself and your family members from viruses.