Covid-19 And Vaccine – Everything You Need To Know

COVID-19 symptoms:

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.

Top 3 common symptoms of covid-19:

Fever

Dry cough

Tiredness

Top 7 Less common symptoms of covid-19:

Aches and pains

Sore throat

Diarrhea

Conjunctivitis

Headache

Loss of taste or smell

A Rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

Top 3 reason to Seek immediate medical attention for covid-19:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Chest pain or pressure

Loss of speech or movement

How to Protect Yourself & Others

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. Follow the advice provided by your local health authority.

These are the top 7 tips to protect yourself from coronavirus:

-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 Face shield 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.

Anyone with symptoms should be tested, wherever possible. People who do not have symptoms but have had close contact with someone who is infected may also consider testing, do contact your local health guidelines.

Mask vs. Sanitizer

Many Western countries hesitated to recommend wearing face coverings in public to slow the spread of Covid-19. On the other hand, many Asian countries embraced face masks early, while Western countries remained focused on disinfecting.

As the pandemic progressed, countries around the world struggled to understand the virus and what to do about it. The balance between “what” and “how-to” questions varied across geographies.

Covid-19 Treatment and Self Care

Self-care for all

If you feel sick you should rest, drink plenty of fluid, and eat nutritious food. Isolate or Home Quarantine yourself, Stay in a separate room from other family members and use a dedicated bathroom if possible. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

There is no scientific evidence that eating hygienically made frozen food and ice-cream spread the new coronavirus.

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.

You must stay at home for 10 days if you have symptoms that may be caused by a coronavirus.

According to the definition from the World Health Organization, self-care is the behaviors you do to take care of your health and can include hygiene, nutrition, leisure activities, sports, exercise, seeking professional healthcare services when needed.

Medical Attention

If you have mild symptoms and are otherwise healthy, self-isolate and contact your medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice.

Seek medical care if you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Basic Tips

Stay safe by taking some simple precautions, such as physical distancing, wearing a Surgical mask or N95 mask, especially when distancing cannot be maintained, keeping rooms well ventilated, avoiding crowds and close contact, regularly cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue. Check local advice where you live and work.

Scientists around the world are working to find and develop treatments for COVID-19.

Optimal supportive care includes oxygen for severely ill patients and those who are at risk for severe disease and more advanced respiratory support such as ventilation for patients who are critically ill.

New Covid Strain Ohio:

Researchers at Ohio State University discovered a new variant that carries a mutation identical to the strain found in the U.K. but was likely already present in the U.S. The dangerous strain from the U.K. has been detected in 11 states.

Researchers said they also found another U.S. strain with three other gene mutations that were not previously seen. The strain with three new mutations was more prominent in Columbus in recent weeks, they said.

No-cost testing is available at local health centers and selected pharmacies:

Find a health center near you. Please call ahead to make an appointment with any of them.

-Local independent pharmacies (eTrueNorth and Health Mart )

-Rite Aid.

-Wal-Mart (Quest Diagnostics).

The Covid-19 pandemic and its effects will continue to evolve over the following months as the number of infections may dissipate in certain places and increase in others.

Already governments around the world are scrambling to determine how to reopen economies safely. The future is extremely difficult to project.

Almost all agree on one thing: the pandemic and its resulting impacts are far from over. As the situation develops, we’ll continue searching for answers.