Coronavirus Symptoms: What Are They And How To Protect Yourself ?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.  COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment.  People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

• fever [high temprature 38 Degrees Celsius(100.4 F) or Above]
• tiredness
• dry cough.

Other symptoms include:

• shortness of breath
• aches and pains
• sore throat
• and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.

People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention.

In How Many Days Does Symptoms Arise When We Contact Any Positive Coronavirus Patient ?

 According to the United Sates government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,     the novel coronavirus symptoms may appear 2-14 days after infection. This is the reason     why people who might have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient are being asked to     self-quarantine themselves for 14 days.

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
• Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.
• Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
• Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
• Do Not Touch any metal surfaces if you have to go outside from your home for any work.

I hope this article helped you to know about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Symptoms and How to protect yourself from this disease ?