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4 Most Important Things You Need To Know About COVID-19

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Probably the most serious issue that ran all over the world in early 2020 was COVID-19, i.e. Corona Virus. It all started in the early days of 2020 when China’s famous city Wuhan got fully covered with this deadly virus. With time, the virus begins to expand more and more. And Then, the whole world was under the cover of this death-defying virus. COVID-19 was so contagious that it easily passed from person to person. Since its birth, the virus has caused a hundred thousand of deaths throughout the world. Let’s bust some myths and find out more concrete detail about this virus. 

What were Its Symptoms

It was too hard to measure the symptoms of the Corona Virus. Doctors were gradually getting new information about this virus. And one thing that had been confirmed was that it took 2 to 14 days to show its symptoms. Before it, you will not feel anything about it. Moreover, the virus would continue to get spread from person to person, as you didn't know that you were infected or not. Once the virus fully infected your body, it showed the following symptoms:

• Shortness of breath
• Severe Cough, that continues to get more severe. 
• A Low-grade fever but temperature gradually increases. 

These three were the major and common symptoms of COVID-19. However, if any of you start showing the symptoms below, quickly call the medical team and get isolated to avoid its spreading. 

• Trouble breathing
• Blue lips or face
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
• Confusion
• Excessive Drowsiness

Additional Risk

People who have any of the following health conditions are at risk of developing severe symptoms:

• Lung conditions, such as COPD and Asthma
• Certain Heart Condition
• Immune System Conditions like HIV
• Cancer That Requires Treatment
• Severe Obesity
• Other Health Conditions like Diabetes, Kidneys Disease, and Liver Disease.

Diagnosing Coronavirus

Just like other viral conditions, COVID-19 can also be diagnosed with simple tests. Mostly, a cotton swab to retrieve a sample from the inside of your nostrils or even with Saliva with an appropriate test kit. The home test kits are available and test can be conducted and results can be seen at home. Health clinics are also conducting the COVID tests and providing results quickly.   

Treatment of COVID

Several brands (Vaccines) are available for people to minimize the risk for severe illness.

Several drugs are also available in the market for treating COVID, if already infected. Your healthcare practitioner should be the one prescribing you those.