Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Learn How to Prevent Burnout

Welcome to this course: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Learn How to Prevent Burnout. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.

Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with burnout. Helping others cope with their burnout can also make your community stronger.