Symptoms
Do you have COVID-19 symptoms or were in close contact with someone who has COVID-19?
Symptoms of Covid-19
It’s all about the symptoms
COVID-19 has a variety of effects on various people. Usually, the infected experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without hospitalization. Still, careful consideration to be taken into account if experienced any symptoms at all.
Less Common Symptoms
- Headache
- Body ache
- Rash on skin
- Discoloration of finger or toes
- Red watery eyes
Most Common Symptoms
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Dry cough
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose and sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of taste
Serious Symptoms
- Loss of speech or mobility
- Confusion
- Fast heart palpitations
- Difficulty in breathing
Most Common Symptoms
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Dry cough
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose and sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of taste
Less Common Symptoms
- Headache
- Body ache
- Rash on skin
- Discoloration of finger or toes
- Red watery eyes
Serious Symptoms
- Loss of speech or mobility
- Confusion
- Fast heart palpitations
- Difficulty in breathing
Stay at home and call your doctor
Suppose you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, such as dry cough or difficulty in breathing. In that case, you should immediately contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible for medical advice.
HOW COVID-19 SPREADS
Transmission
Via airborne
virus droplets
Coughing and sneezing produces a variety of respiratory droplets that spread the Covid-19 virus via air.
Through Contaminated
Objects
A person can get COVID-19 by encountering a virus-infected surface or object and then touching their mouth, nose, or potentially their eyes.
Close Contact with
an Infected Person
In crowded areas or close-contact settings, the Covid-19 spreads mainly from person to person.
Prevention
Prevent the Spread
Staying at Home is the most effective strategy to prevent Covid-19 and delay the transmission. Keep yourself and others safe from the infection by reducing contact with family and friends and by following the given preventive measures:
- You should wash your hands from time to time for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer.
- If you visit crowded places, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others.
- Even if you don’t feel unwell, wear a mask in public. It will help safeguard others if you are infected.
- While coughing and sneezing, use a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Throw away the used tissues in the garbage and wash your hands.
- Stay home and contact your physician if you experience symptoms such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
