Coronavirus (COVID 19)

What is COVID-19 ❓

 A new coronavirus that causes a contagious respiratory infection 🦠

Spreads by droplets from sneezing and coughing

Severity varies from no symptoms to severe pnemonia in others

What are the Symptoms of COVID-19 ❓

 Fever 🥵

 New & persistent cough

 Shortness of breath 💨

 Loss of taste/smell/appetite 👃

 Fatigue 💤

 Skin rash

How do you Diagnose COVID-19 ❓

 Clinical swab testing: usually of the nose & throat 🧪

How do you Treat COVID-19 ❓

 There is no cure for this infection

 Self-care with rest, fluids & painkillers in milder cases 🥤

 Hospital admission for severe cases (oxygen therapy & ventilation may be needed) 🏥

COVID-19 vaccine can help prevent & reduce the risk of infection

Why should I Worry about COVID-19 ❓

Can be life-threatening, especially in the vulnerable 🧓

 Can lead to “Long COVID” - where symptoms last more than 4 weeks 📆