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 πŸ₯΅

 New & persistent cough

 Shortness of breath πŸ’¨

 Loss of taste/smell/appetite πŸ‘ƒ

 Fatigue πŸ’€

 Skin rash


How do you Diagnose COVID-19 ❓

 Clinical swab testing: usually of the nose & throat πŸ§ͺ


How do you Treat COVID-19 ❓

 There is no cure for this infection

 Self-care with rest, fluids & painkillers in milder cases πŸ₯€

 Hospital admission for severe cases (oxygen therapy & ventilation may be needed) πŸ₯

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 πŸ§“

 Can lead to β€œLong COVID” - where symptoms last more than 4 weeks πŸ“†


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