Once again about the symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus are cough, fever and shortness of breath. In rare cases - diarrhea or conjunctivitis. The biggest danger of the virus is that it can cause severe pneumonia. It is for this that you need to recognize it in time.
How to understand that you have contracted the coronavirus
At home - nothing. Do not believe the "popular" recommendations on this score. The symptoms of this disease are similar to the common cold: cough, nasal congestion, sore throat and muscles, heaviness in the chest, pallor, fatigue, chills, and high fever. The same symptoms are with ARVI.
If you've found at least 2-3 items from this list, don't worry! Go to the doctor immediately!
Only tests can confirm a specific virus.
Effective recommendations from doctors
- keep an eye on hygiene, wash your hands with soap and water (30-50 seconds). Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands;
- strengthen immunity and watch your well-being. Process foods thermally, do not eat raw meat and eggs;
- avoid talking to people with symptoms ARVI;
- if you have returned within 14 days from a country in which cases of an unusual virus have been recorded or have been in contact with an infected person, contact your family doctor;
- follow the instructions and recommendations of the Ministry of Health and WHO.
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