What should I do if I have symptoms of COVID-19?
In December 2019, an infection outbreak was reported in Wuhan province, China. The virus that is responsible for the outbreak is later known as Covid-19. Since then, it has spread vigorously towards other nations. By January 2020, it has been reported that most of the countries have been affected by this outbreak. This situation caused the World Health Organization (WHO) to announce the Covid-19 outbreak as a global pandemic. This virus is not just a normal infection; it is deadly as well. This is the reason why most of the people are afraid of its attack. People with Covid-19 infection will develop common symptoms (simptom Covid-19) such as cough, fever and shortness of breath. So, in this difficult situation, many of us might be wondering about what we should do if we have Covid-19 symptoms? This article will explain what we need to do if we are suspected as Covid-19 patient and what will happen along the process.
As mentioned above, the most common symptoms for Covid-19 are cough, fever and also shortness of breath. However, some patients also reported to experience different symptoms such as headache, nausea, lethargic and also gastrointestinal discomfort. If you think that you experience any of the symptoms mentioned, you must take immediate action. The first thing that you need to do is to remain calm and not panic. Then, you need to visit your doctor or any nearby clinic. When you meet your doctor, you need to tell him or her everything about your symptoms and also your concern. The doctor might ask you some questions related to your lifestyle, health condition or family history. Make sure you give the correct and adequate information in order to help the doctor determine the real cause for your condition.
If your doctor thinks that you are not a suspect of Covid-19 case, you should not worry too much. This is because your condition might be caused by something else. However, you still need to treat it. Hence, your doctor will provide you with some medications and you will be allowed to leave and carry your daily activity as usual. However, if your doctor thinks that you are a suspect of Covid-19 case, then he or she will order you to undergo a Covid-19 swab test. This test is very important in determining whether you are infected or not. If your test turns out to be negative, then you are allowed to go home and carry your daily task as usual. However, a positive Covid-19 swab test tells a different story.
If it is proved that you are Covid-19 positive, a necessary treatment and protocols must be implemented depending on your symptoms severity. If your symptoms are mild, you will need to undergo a home quarantine for at least 2 weeks at your own house. You are not allowed to get close to any other person as there is a high chance of virus transmission. You will also be provided by some medications to help you treat your symptoms. If your symptoms are severe, you will be sent to a hospital in order to receive a proper treatment.
This is the general information on what you need to do and what will happen during the time. As a good citizen, we must follow all the protocols implemented by our government to help fight this infection. Make sure you practice social distancing, wearing masks, sanitizing your hands and also keeping your environment clean as always. Moreover, the vaccination program has started throughout the world. Everyone can expect to get the vaccine soon. Now hopefully, Covid-19 will go away as quickly as possible.
