The coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, is on the list of infectious diseases. However, this is a new form of the virus and it has only recently been discovered. Most people who contract this virus experience mild to moderately severe symptoms. The good thing is that most patients recover from the disease without any treatment. In this article, we are going to talk about the symptoms and preventative measures that can help keep you safe.

According to the research studies that have been done so far, older people and those who already have underlying medical conditions, such as cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, are more likely to experience severe symptoms of diseases.

When it comes to prevention, the best way is to be informed, which means that you should take the proper precautions to avoid contracting the virus. For this, you need to understand what causes diseases and how it spreads from person to person.

The first and most important preventive measure is to wash your hands frequently with a disinfectant, such as alcohol, and to avoid touching your nose, hair, lips, or other parts of your face.

Now, the million dollar question is, how does this virus spread? According to the most recent research studies, the coronavirus tends to spread when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Tiny droplets of secretion from the mouse or person’s nose enter another person’s body through noise or mouth. Therefore, it is important to follow proper respiratory etiquette.

Currently, we do not have treatments or vaccines for the coronavirus. But clinical trials are still ongoing to test potential treatments and their effectiveness. You can get up-to-date information on the WHO website.

Prevention

Fortunately, there are some proven ways to prevent the infection and slow the rate at which it spreads. Below are some tips that can help you save yourself from infection and slow down the spread.

• Make it a habit to wash your hands with soapy water. It’s best to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, as that’s how long it takes for the soapy water to kill the virus.

• If someone sneezes or coughs, be sure to stand at least one meter away.

• As much as possible, try to avoid touching your face.

• If you have to sneeze or cough, cover your nose and mouth to prevent droplets from infecting other people or things in front of you.

• If you think you are infected with the virus, do not go outside and stay inside your room.

• Do not smoke or participate in activities that can weaken your lungs.

• Practice social distancing and don’t travel unless you really have to.

Symptoms

First of all, it is important to note that the coronavirus does not affect everyone in the same way. Since Covid-19 spreads respiratory diseases, most people suffer from mild to moderate symptoms. This means that most patients can recover from the disease without receiving any special treatment. All they need to do is stay away from everyone and practice the tips given above.

However, people with underlying conditions are at higher risk of severe symptoms. Some of them may even die from the virus. Similarly, people over the age of 60 are also at higher risk of severe symptoms. Therefore, these people should be more careful than others.

Common symptoms:

Below are some common symptoms of the virus. They are mild symptoms and can disappear between 7 and 14 days.

• dry cough

• Fatigue

• Fever

Other symptoms:

• sore throat

• aches and pain

• difficulty breathing

• Few people can suffer from a runny nose and diarrhea.

If you have mild symptoms or are observing self-isolation, you can contact your healthcare provider for advice on how you can get tested for the virus. This is important if you want to save yourself and your family from infection. Your life and the life of your family are in your hands.

If you have a cough, fever or find it difficult to breathe, you may want to contact your nearest doctor immediately without wasting time.

So this was basic information about Covid-19 and the steps you can take to save yourself from infection.