Steps to Follow if You Have Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus

by Dynamix Group Writer

COVID-19 has been spreading like wildfire and with no vaccine yet to tackle the disease, the number of cases across the globe has been on the rise. People with COVID-19 usually show mild to severe symptoms which often begin with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Some people also have other symptoms such as muscle pain, chills, sore throat, or loss of taste and smell. There are also asymptomatic cases that do not show any symptoms but are still affected by the disease. The symptoms usually begin to show after 2-14 days of a person contracting the virus.

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or suspected to have COVID-19, following are the steps you must take to prevent the disease from spreading further in your family or community:

Stay home and move out only when medical care is required:

Outside activities must be restricted at all costs, unless it’s for seeking medical care that can’t be tackled via virtual consultation. Do not visit schools; go to work or public areas. Stay isolated while at home and keep all the necessary medical supplies such as doctor thermometer, steamer, etc. at a close distance in your room. You can order these supplies online through platforms such as Smart Medical Buyer who deliver these to your doorstep.  When going out for an emergency purpose, do not use public transportation. Restrict contact with animals and others at your home.

Call ahead before visiting your doctor:

If you have an appointment to attend, make sure to inform your healthcare provider about your status of COVID-19. This will help the staff to take the necessary steps required to keep other people safe. They will also make it a point to use disposable ECG electrodes and other such items to prevent the spread of the disease.  If you have to cough, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue paper and dispose the used tissue off immediately in a trash can. If there’s no tissue available, cough under your arm and wash the clothes as soon as possible.

Wear a face covering and clean your hands often:

Wearing a face mask is important when in public or at home with people. If it causes you breathing trouble, make sure there’s no one around you so that you can put your face covering off. Frequently wash your hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you all the time. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid sharing things and disinfect high-touch surfaces:

Do not share utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. Wash them thoroughly after you use them or use single-use disposable items if possible. Make it a point to clean and disinfect all the frequently touched surfaces such as tabletops, counters, doorknobs, toilets, phones, bathroom fixtures, and keyboard, etc. Use a household cleaning spray or sanitizer for the same.

Monitor your symptoms:

Seek prompt medical care if your symptoms worsen or you have difficulty breathing. Put on a face mask and carry a hand sanitizer while visiting a medical facility. Avoid close contact with people in the waiting room. Keep all the necessary medications and medical equipment handy.

Home isolation may be discontinued if 13 days have passed since the symptoms first appeared or they were suspected and the symptoms have either subsided or there was no subsequent illness.

 

 

 

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Created on Jun 23rd 2020 02:46. Viewed 235 times.

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