Coronavirus is a pandemic that has plagued almost every country in the world. We need to know what its symptoms are and how we can protect ourselves from it. Most common symptoms:
fever
cough
fatigue
loss of taste or smell
Unusual symptoms:
Sore throat
a headache
pains and pains
diarrhea
rash on the skin, or discoloration of the fingers or toes
eyes red or irritated
Critical symptoms:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
loss of speech or mobility, or confusion
chest pain
Get medical attention immediately if you have severe symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
People with mild and healthy symptoms should manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5-6 days from a person to become infected with the virus to show symptoms, however it can take up to 14 days.
■ What to do if you feel unwell
If you feel unwell, here is what you should do.
If you have a fever, cough and shortness of breath, seek immediate medical attention. Call first and follow the directions of your local health authority.
Know the full range of COVID-19 indicators. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, fatigue and loss of taste or smell. The most common symptoms include aches and pains, headaches, sore throat, red or angry eyes, diarrhea, skin rash or discoloration of the fingers or toes.
Stay home and be alone for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, and 3 days after the symptoms subside. Call your healthcare provider or phone number for advice. Ask someone to bring you resources. If you need to get out of your house or have someone close to you, wear a well-fitting mask to avoid infecting others.
Keep up-to-date with information from trusted sources, such as the WHO or local and national health authorities. Local and national authorities and public health units are best placed to advise on what people in your area should do to protect themselves.
● Keep yourself and others safe: Do it all!
Protect yourself and those around you:
Get vaccinated as soon as it is your turn and follow the local guidelines for vaccination.
Keep a real distance of at least 1 meter from others, even if they do not appear to be sick. Avoid crowds and close contact.
Wear a well-worn mask when physical contact is not possible and in areas where there is no fresh air.
Wash your hands often with alcohol or soap and water.
Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of used tissue immediately and wash your hands regularly.
If you have symptoms or find that you have COVID-19, separate them until you recover.
● Wear a mask properly
Properly wearing your mask:
Make sure your mask covers the nose, mouth and chin.
Wash your hands before applying your mask, before and after removing them, and after touching them at any time.
When you take off your mask, keep it in a clean plastic bag, and wash it daily if it is a cloth mask or throw it in the trash if it is a medical mask.
Do not apply the mask with valves.
● Make your environment safer
The risk of getting COVID-19 is high in densely populated and poorly ventilated areas where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity.
Outbreaks have been reported in public places, often in crowded indoor areas where people speak loudly, shout, breathe or sing, such as restaurants, choirs, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices, and places of worship.
To make your place as safe as possible:
Avoid 3Cs: closed spaces, crowded or involving close contact.
Meet people outside. Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoors, especially if indoor areas are small and no outside air enters.
If you are unable to avoid congested or indoor settings, take these safety precautions:
Open the window to increase the amount of natural ventilation inside.
● At Atlast we can conclude that to protect ourselves from this epidemic we must keep in mind the symptoms mentioned above and must follow these precautionary measures.
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