What to do if someone is recently in touch with Corona
positive person?
1. If you feel sick you should rest, drink
plenty of fluid, and eat nutritious food.
2. Stay in a separate room from other family
members, and use a dedicated bathroom if
possible. Clean and disinfect frequently
touched surfaces.
3. Everyone should keep a healthy lifestyle at
home. Maintain a healthy diet, sleep, stay active, and make social contact
with loved ones through the phone or internet.
4. Children need extra love and attention from
adults during difficult times. Keep to regular routines and
schedules as much as possible.
5. It is normal to feel sad, stressed, or
confused during a crisis. Talking to people you trust,
such as friends and family, can help.
6. Wear mask and maintain social distancing.
7. If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a
health worker or counsellor.
Most common symptoms of Coronavirus
Fever
Dry cough
Tiredness
Less common symptoms of Coronavirus
Aches and pains
Sore throat
Diarrhea
Conjunctivitis
Headache
Loss of taste or smell
A rash on skin, or discolorations
of fingers or toes
Protect yourself and
others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions.
Follow advice provided by your local health authority.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Clean your hands
often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Maintain a safe
distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Wear a mask when
physical distancing is not possible.
Don’t touch your eyes,
nose or mouth.
Cover your nose and
mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Stay home if you feel
unwell.
If you have a fever,
cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
Calling in advance
allows your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the right health
facility. This protects you, and prevents the spread of viruses and other
infections.
Masks - Masks can help
prevent the spread of the virus from the person wearing the mask to others.
Masks alone do not protect against COVID-19, and should be combined with
physical distancing and hand hygiene. Follow the advice provided by your local
health authority.
To date, there are no
specific vaccines or medicines for COVID-19. Treatments are under
investigation, and will be tested through clinical trials. World Health Organization
Self-care
If you feel sick you
should rest, drink plenty of fluid, and eat nutritious food. Stay in a separate
room from other family members, and use a dedicated bathroom if possible. Clean
and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Everyone should keep a
healthy lifestyle at home. Maintain a healthy diet, sleep, stay active, and
make social contact with loved ones through the phone or internet. Children
need extra love and attention from adults during difficult times. Keep to
regular routines and schedules as much as possible.
It is normal to feel sad,
stressed, or confused during a crisis. Talking to people you trust, such as
friends and family, can help. If you feel overwhelmed, talk to a health worker
or counselor.
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