COVID-19 symptoms What are the initial symptoms? How to prevent COVID-19.
The situation of the epidemic that is known online every day and shows no signs of getting better, such as “Coronavirus” or ” COVID -19″, has made many people worried and constantly following the news about the number of infected people, the death rate, and how to protect yourself from this dangerous infection.
What is coronavirus or COVID-19 ?
The coronavirus (Coronavirus) is a virus that was first discovered in the 1960s, but its exact origin is still unknown. However, it is a virus that can infect both humans and animals. Currently, 6 strains of this virus have been discovered. The strain that is currently spreading heavily around the world is a strain that has never been found before, which is the 7th strain, so it is called the ” new coronavirus ” and was later officially named ” COVID-19 ” ( COVID -19 ). Therefore, the new coronavirus and COVID-19 refer to the same virus.
Where does the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, come from?
The new coronavirus , or COVID-19, was initially discovered in สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที animals. It was marine animals that were infected with the virus, and people who were close to these animals were also infected with the virus. It started in Wuhan, China, and there were suspicions that it came from a market that traded these rare marine animals.
Initial COVID symptoms
According to information from the World Health Organization, COVID-19 symptoms that can be easily observed by yourself are as follows:
- Have a fever
- sore throat
- Dry cough
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle aches
- diarrhea
- Headache
- Loss of ability to smell and taste
- There is a rash on the skin.
- conjunctivitis
- Fingers and toes change color
Some cases have complications such as pneumonia. The doctor may perform a chest x-ray and find that pneumonia is also present. If the symptoms are severe (found to be a late infection), it can be dangerous and cause internal organ failure.
Additional COVID-19 symptom updates
How to prevent COVID-19 infection
- Avoid close contact with patients who have symptoms of coughing, sneezing, runny nose, shortness of breath, or sore throat.
- Avoid traveling to risk areas.
- Wear a mask at all times when in public.
- Be careful not to touch unclean surfaces that may have germs on them, including things that people touch frequently, such as handles on the BTS, MRT, Airport Link, car door handles, door locks, faucets, handrails, etc. When touching, do not touch your face, and personal belongings such as mobile phones, bags, etc.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap or alcohol gel for at least 20 seconds with an alcohol concentration of at least 70% (not mixed with water).
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with animals without protection.
- Eat cooked, clean food, use a serving spoon, and avoid food made from rare animals.
- For medical personnel or those who must directly care for patients infected with the new coronavirus or COVID-19, they should wear a mask or safety glasses to prevent germs in droplets from sputum or secretions from entering the eyes.
The dangers of the new coronavirus
Although the general symptoms seem like a common cold, the fear around the world is because this virus is a new strain that no antibiotics can directly cure. Treatment is supportive and only for symptoms.
In addition, life-threatening dangers occur when our immune system is weak or the virus destroys the function of the lungs, causing the virus to spread more and more quickly.
Risk groups for infection with the new coronavirus strain
- Young children (but may not experience as severe symptoms as the elderly)
- Elderly
- People who already have underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes , chronic lung disease
- People who have abnormal immune systems or are taking immunosuppressive drugs
- People who are very overweight (very obese people)
- People who travel to high-risk countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Italy, Iran, etc.
- People who have to work with or treat patients infected with the new coronavirus or COVID-19 closely.
- People whose occupations require them to meet a large number of foreigners, such as taxi drivers, hospital staff, airline crew, etc.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms?
- If you have symptoms of the disease according to the 5 points mentioned above, you should see a doctor for a detailed examination. When the doctor asks questions, you should answer truthfully, without hiding or distorting any information, because this will be most beneficial for a correct diagnosis.
- If you have just returned from a high-risk area, you should quarantine yourself at home and not go outside for 14-27 days to pass the incubation period (to be absolutely certain that you are not infected).
If you suspect that you may be infected with the new coronavirus or COVID-19, what should you do?
If you are in a risk group, such as having symptoms of the disease or having just returned from a country at risk of infection, you can request a disease test from the hospital. There are both free and paid options.
**If you do not have any symptoms, there is no need to undergo a test.
Free COVID-19 testing if the person being tested meets these criteria.
- Just returned from travel to a high-risk country.
- Have a fever of more than 37.5 degrees Celsius
- Have symptoms of coughing, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, and unexplained pneumonia.
- Have a history of close contact with or exposure to an infected person, such as a family member who recently returned from a high-risk country.
- Work in a job that requires meeting a large number of foreigners, such as taxi drivers, hospital staff caring for infected patients, airline crew, etc.
You can get a free check-up at a large government hospital under the Ministry of Public Health.
- Ramathibodi Hospital
- Chulalongkorn Hospital
- Rajavithi Hospital
- Siriraj Hospital
And you can check other hospitals at the Department of Disease Control, call 1422.