Your One-Stop Guide For COVID-19

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Your One-Stop Guide For COVID-19
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In early 2020, a new virus began generating
headlines all over the world. Within months, the
virus that originated in Wuhan, China has spread
to as far-flung regions as the United States. Now
officially named SARS-CoV-2, the virus has
affected millions of people around the world. The
disease caused by an infection with SARS-CoV-2 is
called COVID-19, which stands for coronavirus
disease 2019. Despite the global panic about the
virus, youre unlikely to contract SARS-CoV-2
unless youve been in contact with someone who
has a SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, how can you
make sure of that? Moreover, basic symptoms of
the disease are similar to that of common cold.
So, how do you distinguish it from similar
conditions? Here is all the information that can
help you.
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• What Are The Symptoms?
• As research continues, newer information about
  the virus comes to light each day. Based on the
  current base of knowledge and observation,
  COVID-19 does not show symptoms right away. The
  usual time for the virus to start causing
  symptoms can be 2 days or up to 2 weeks.
• Some common symptoms that have been specifically
  linked to COVID-19 include
• shortness of breath
• having a cough that gets more severe over time
• a low-grade fever that gradually increases in
  temperature

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• While these are basic symptoms of the illness,
  conditions may worsen for some people. In such a
  situation, symptoms can include
• trouble breathing
• blue lips or face
• persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• confusion
• excessive drowsiness

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How Is The Disease Diagnosed? Diagnosis for
other conditions caused by viruses is done
through analysis of blood, saliva, or tissue
sample. However, the current method used to
detect COVID-19 is using a cotton swab to
retrieve a sample from the inside of your
nostrils.
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What Are The Treatments Available? There is
currently no cure available for COVID-19.
However, treatments and vaccines are currently
under study around the world. Meanwhile,
treatment focuses on managing symptoms as the
virus runs its course.
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Precautions The first thing to do is to maintain
social distancing at all times. Even during a
lockdown, people may have to visit grocery shops,
supermarkets, etc. If you feel you are infected,
stay at home. As much as possible, stay in a
specific room and away from other people in your
home. If it is not possible to keep a sufficient
distance, wear a face mask or any other type of
covering. Additionally, make sure you wash your
hands after touching any object in your house.
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The only condition that you should leave your
house is to seek medical help. Moreover, there is
no need to panic as most people with COVID-19 can
be treated if they are tested at the right time.
Even after you have gone through testing and have
begun treatment, keep your doctor updated about
your condition.   If you feel any of the symptoms
above, talk to your doctor right away about
getting tested. In addition to that, take the
necessary precautions. Upon consultation, your
doctor will advise you on whether you should stay
home and monitor your symptoms. Follow your
doctors advice and for more urgent care, go to
your nearest hospital.
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