What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an infectious disease, which can severely affect your lungs and airways. It is a newly discovered coronavirus. Through some simple steps, you can take care of yourself and your family.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are as follows:
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
These symptoms may not always mean that you have COVID-19. The symptoms may be quite similar to other diseases like common cold and flu.
But, if the symptoms get worse with shortness of breath, then it might require immediate medical attention.
How can you protect yourself and others?
It takes a few days for the symptoms to show after a person gets infected. An infected person can pass on the virus to other people before they even start developing the symptoms. That is why you should be very careful, especially when you are out in public, like going to a grocery store, etc.
By following the tips below, you can protect yourself and other people:
What to do if you are exposed to the disease?
People who came after a trip, or who feel they are exposed to COVID-19, need to self-isolate themselves to keep their communities safe. Self-isolation is an effective way to contain the spread of the virus. You can call your doctor and ask for further instructions.
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