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This video is about what you can do to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a virus that has made lots of people sick all around the world. A virus is an illness or disease that can spread easily form one person to another person. These are some of the things that you can do to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. 

Wash your hands. You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You can also use hand sanitiser. You should do this when you come home, after you use the bathroom and before you eat. You should wash you hands after you cough or sneeze. Try to use a tissue or cough or sneeze into your elbow. 

Clean the things that you touch a lot. It's also a good idea to clean things that you and other people use and touch a lot, like tables and door knobs, keys and your phone. Do this with a cloth and cleaning spray as often as you can, or ask someone else to clean it for you. 

Try to stay 1.5 meters from other people. This is about two big steps away or two arms' lengths. This is called 'physical distancing'. Physical distancing can be hard for people with disability. It's ok if you can't stay 1.5 meters away from carers and family and support workers because of your disability. People who do not live with you or are providing you with care should wear a mask.

Get tested if you have symptoms. You may need to be tested for COVID-19 if you feel sick. The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, scratchy or sore throat, cough, a runny nose, feeling short of breath, headache, loss of your sense of taste or loss of your sense of smell. If you have any of these symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19. 

We have another video about what you need to do if you need to get tested for COVID-19.