What is covid 19?

DR. MD. Ehtesham Ansari
Consultant- Pediatrics (Patna)

  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a transferable disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus
  • Many individuals infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and will improve without needing special treatment.
  • Older people are more likely to develop seriously illnesses from underlying medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer.
  • The COVID-19 virus spreads mainly through droplets or nostrils when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

What are the symptoms of covid 19?

COVID-19 touches different people in different ways. There are three types of symptoms of COVID-19.

Most common symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Dry cough
  • Body pain

Less common symptoms:

  • Aches and pains
  • Sore throat
  • Diarrhea
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Headache
  • Taste or smell
  • Rash on skin

Serious symptoms:

  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Loss of speech or movement

How can you protect yourself?

  • Clean your hands use soap and water, rubbing alcohol-based hands.
  • Maintain social distance from anyone who coughs or sneezes.
  • Use and wear masks when physical disturbances are not possible.
  • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue.
  • If you feel unwell then isolate yourself at home.
  • If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek a medical consultant.

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