Corona discovery guide .. If these symptoms appear on you, go for fever immediately
Corona virus known scientifically as Covid-19, expands long and wide, east and south, to storm the borders of 146 countries around the world, infecting more than 169 thousand people and killing 6508 patients, and caused panic especially that there is no vaccine against it so far.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health has asked anyone who appears to have symptoms suspected to be "Corona", to go immediately to the nearest fever hospital, to sign a medical examination and check on his health, and launched a hotline to receive inquiries, which is: "105 - 15335", in addition to the preventive measures that he took. the government.
The World Health Organization and the Egyptian Ministry of Health stated that the most common symptoms of the virus are:
Fever (very high fever, common between 98%).
Severe and persistent headache.
Fatigue.
Sneezing and colds are rare
Dry cough
Some patients may experience pain and aches.
- Nasal congestion.
Pain in the throat, or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually.
Pneumonia (occurs in late cases), knowing that there is no inflammation in the throat.
- Some people become infected without showing any symptoms and without feeling ill, and most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without the need for special treatment.
- The severity of the disease intensifies in approximately one person out of every 6 infected people, who suffer from difficulty breathing.
The elderly and people with basic medical problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, are more likely to develop severe diseases.
People suffering from fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention (go immediately to the nearest fever hospital).
When do its symptoms appear?
Its symptoms appear between 2 to 14 days, and there is no antigen vaccine yet (20 vaccines are in development).
How does the virus spread?
The World Health Organization says that people can become infected with other people who have the virus.
The disease can be transmitted from one person to another through small droplets that are scattered from the nose or mouth, when the affected person coughs or sneezes, and these droplets fall on the objects and surfaces surrounding the person, and then other people can become infected with the virus when they come into contact with these things or surfaces, then Touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
People can also become infected with the virus if they breathe droplets that come out of the infected person with a cough or exhale. So it is important to stay away from the sick person more than one meter.
According to "World Health", studies conducted to this day indicate that the virus that causes Covid-19 is transmitted primarily through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air.
How can I protect myself and prevent the spread of the disease?
Stay up to date on the latest information on Corona, from official local and international medical institutions.
Clean your hands regularly by rubbing them with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or by washing them with soap and water, as this would kill the viruses that may be on your hands.
Keep a distance of at least one meter between you and anyone who coughs or sneezes, because when a person coughs or sneezes, sprinkles from his nose or mouth are small liquid droplets that may contain the virus. If you are very close to it, you can breathe these droplets, including the virus that causes Covid-19, if the person has it.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, because if the hands become infected, they may transfer the virus to the eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can enter the body through these outlets and make you sick.
Ensure that you and those around you follow good respiratory hygiene practices, which means that you cover your mouth and nose with your elbow bent or with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then dispose of the tissue used immediately.
Stay home if you feel sick, if you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and contact your caregiver before you go. Follow the directions of the local health authorities.
Stay up to date on the latest developments in Covid-19. Follow the advice provided by the World Health Organization and the Egyptian Ministry of Health.