WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONA-VIRUS?
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We usually called it 'corona', but officially the disease is called COVID-19. The
disease is caused by a new coronavirus (SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome -CoV coronavirus -2). The complaints can resemble a
cold. The disease can cause severe pneumonia, which sometimes also kills
people.
The new coronavirus causes the disease
COVID-19. The symptoms often resemble a cold at first. The disease
can cause severe pneumonia, which sometimes also kills people.
SYMPTOMS OFCORONAVIRUS COVID-19
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Common complaints:
·
Common cold symptoms such as
colds, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat
- Cough
- Shortness
of breath
- Increase
or fever
- Sudden
loss of smell and/or taste (without nasal congestion)
Do you have one or more of these complaints?
Stay home, get tested, and get sick.
If you have a fever and/or tightness, everyone in
the household should stay at home.
When do you call your
doctor?
Call the doctor if the
symptoms get worse:
- You have a fever (temperature
above 38 degrees Celsius) and you cough or breathe hard
- You are over 70, have a chronic
illness or less resistance AND you get a fever
Important: do not go to
the doctor, but call the doctor or GP post. In case of serious complaints,
please contact us immediately.
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Measures to prevent the spread.
- Use soap to wash your hands regularly with water.
- Cough and sneeze in the inside of your elbow.
- Use tissue paper to blow your nose and
then throw it away.
- Do not shake hands.
- Keep 1.5 meters (2 arm lengths) from
others.
- Work at home as much as possible.
Are you ill?
If you have one or more
complaints that match an infection with COVID-19, you can be tested.
·
Mild complaints: Cold complaints, colds, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, increase, or if
you suddenly no longer smell or taste properly. Stay home, get tested, and
get sick.
·
Serious complaints: Shortness of breath and/or fever (above 38 degrees) or if you feel increasingly sick. Then
immediately call the Govt issued helpline.
Are you 70 years or older or in
fragile health?
- Be extra careful. It may be wise to
stay at home as much as possible for the time being.
Avoid crowds and give each other space
- Make sure you can always stay 1.5 meters
away from others.
- If not possible, go elsewhere.
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