Covid-19: How do I Protect Myself or Know if I’m Sick? Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment.
The 2019 Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) is similar to the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Disorder (SARS) both of which originated from China from human contacts with animals. If infected with Covid-19 you may develop mild to severe illness and possibly death depending on your overall health. Look for fever, cough and shortness of breath which develop within 2-14 days after infection. The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) does not recommend face mask usage if you are not infected, not a public health worker or within close contact with and infected person but what we see in China is widespread use of face masks given the fact that everyone is suspected especially in endemic zones. Avoiding human contacts (3 feet distance) in endemic areas (sick people) and thoroughly washing your hands (20 seconds) frequently with soap (or disinfectants) after human contacts is recommended. Contact tracing, knowing who you met and where you’ve been helps healthcare professionals find the source of your infection and inform others who maybe at risk. The CDC also recommends you avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, stay home when you are sick, and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
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