Published 19:53 IST, March 3rd 2020
Symptoms of Coronavirus: Here's all you need to know and what doctors say you should do
The novel Coronavirus outbreak (COVID19) which has affected more than 91,000 people worldwide has caused a scare-like situation globally
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vel Coronavirus outbreak (COVID19) which has affected more than 91,000 people worldwide has caused a scare-like situation globally. With its epicenter in Wuhan, it has slowly spre to over 60 countries worldwide causing over 3,000 deaths. Although a person encountering Coronavirus will experience thing worse than seasonal flu symptoms, with new cases cropping up in India, here are all signs and symptoms you need to kw.
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Signs and Symptoms
Coronavirus cause respiratory tract infections like pneumonia. Its accompanying symptoms include fever, cough, cold and can even escalate to breathing difficulties. Milder symptoms could be a runny se, heache or just a sore throat.
symptoms are said to appear 2-14 days after individual has caught infection. infection is communicable and can be transmitted by ar person's sneezing or coughing.
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In cases of viral pneumonia, antibiotics do t work. re is medicated treatment or drugs for disease. only treatment that can be given is putting patient on a ventilator and ensuring eugh oxygen supply reaches lungs. patient is also me to drink lots of fluids to push out infection from system. re is need for any or medicine as body can recuperate from infection on its own.
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What to do:
- Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between you and someone who is coughing
- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, immediately consult a doctor
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth with a flexed elbow
- Frequently wash your hands after coughing or sneezing
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, or till you finish singing Happy Birthday song twice
What to t do:
- Don't cough on someone's face
- Avoid close contact when you are experiencing coughing or fever
- Avoid spitting in public
- Avoid international travel to countries where chances of contraction is higher
PM warns against panic
Earlier in day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an extensive review pertaining to preparedness on vel coronavirus front. He revealed that different ministries and states were working toger from screening people to providing immediate medical help.
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19:53 IST, March 3rd 2020