What Are the Symptoms of Covid-19?

Inscription COVID-19 on white background. World Health Organization WHO introduced new official name for Coronavirus disease named COVID-19

Covid-19 or Coronavirus is a new infectious disease that is caused by the newly discovered coronavirus. Mostly people affected by this disease will have respiratory illness and will recover from that without any special treatment. Older people with pre-existing illness like heart problems, diabetes, respiratory disease and cancer are at high risk from this disease.

Staying informed is the best way to combat with this disease transmission and slow down its spread. Be informed about the causes, prevention and symptoms of this disease. You can reduce your chances from getting infected by sanitizing and washing your hands using frequently with alcohol based rub and do not touch your face.

This disease spreads through the droplets when the infected person sneezes or coughs or through the saliva. That is why everyone should follow a few respiratory practices like sneezing with a flexed elbow.

Till date (when the article is published) there is no treatment or vaccines for this disease but there are several clinical trials going on to come out with the treatment option. WHO is constantly providing updated information on this disease.

Symptoms

The common symptoms are mild to moderate fever, dry cough and tiredness. Other symptoms are breathing shortness, body aches and pain, sore throat. A very few people got runny nose and diarrhea.

People who have similar symptoms should isolate themselves since this disease is highly contagious and fatal for older people. They should also contact medical professionals for advice and treatment.

How COVID-19 Transmits

  • Droplets of an infected person after sneezing or coughing

  • Having virus contaminated animal products

  • Contact with an infected animal

  • Public gathering, public transportations, meeting etc.

Do’s and Don’ts to Protect from Covid-19

Following a few tips you can protect yourself from this disease.

  • Wash the hands regularly using soap and water. Rub the fingers, upper part of your palm, nails etc. You should use hand sanitizer, hand wash, sterilizers for cleaning your hands. Do not touch mouth, face and nose without cleaning the hands.

  • Avoid any kind of physical contact with ill and sick people who have cough, cold or sneezing.

  • While coughing or sneezing cover your mouth with masks, clothes or tissue. Discard tissue after use. Also use masks in front of a person who is sneezing or coughing.

  • Heat your food well before eating.

  • If you have mild, moderate or severe symptoms of cough, flu or cold, see a doctor immediately. Symptoms like fever, sneezing or cough should not be ignored.

  • You should not touch your face without sanitizing. The virus can use your nose, mouth as entry points.

  • Avoid using public transport when you seek or need medical help. As this disease is highly contagious, more people can get affected.

  • Only take prescribed medicines. This disease does not respond well with normal antibiotics. If you have sinus like symptoms you should visit a doctor or a sinus specialist at OKOA.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.

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