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What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? What are the symptoms? How does it spread?

What is coronavirus?
A virus that causes flu-like symptoms.
 
How does it spread?
This disease can spread from an infected person through small droplets from the nose or mouth.
 
What are the symptoms?
COVID-19’s most common symptoms are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Some patients may have fatigue, general physical weakness, muscle and joint pain.
 
How does the disease progress?

80% of COVID-19 patients experience 'mild' symptoms and can be treated at home.
 
When should one seek medical care?
If you have a fever and a cough as well as difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, seek medical attention at a local health authority.

 
To protect yourself,

  • Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands for 20 seconds with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with people who display flu-like symptoms.
  • Cough or sneeze into a tissue paper or flexed elbow, then wash your hands.
  • Stay away from crowds and indoor environments
  • Avoid handshaking and hugging
  • Have a balanced diet to strengthen your immune system and maintain optimal sleep
  • Air any indoor space you occupy regularly.
  • Wash your clothes at 60 - 90 °C with laundry detergents.
  • If you have a fever and a cough as well as shortness of breath, wear a mask and seek medical attention at a local health authority.
  • Practice daily cleaning of frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, fixtures, and sinks with water and detergent.
 
Self-Quarantine Guide
Those with mild symptoms who are either suspected or confirmed infected patients are monitored at home until the symptoms recede and they make a full recovery.

During the Self-Quarantine;
  • Stay at home, if you have to leave your home always wear a mask
  • Wear a mask to protect other members of the household
  • Frequently air the rooms throughout your home
  • Try not to have visitors to your house during this time
  • Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water
  • Use a separate towel
  • Do not touch your eyes, mouth, and nose
  • Cough or sneeze into a tissue paper or flexed elbow, then wash your hands
  • Avoid handshaking and hugging
  • Eat a balanced diet to strengthen your immune system and maintain optimal sleep
  • Air any indoor space you occupy regularly.
  • Wash your clothes at 60 - 90 °C with laundry detergents.
  • If you have a fever and a cough as well as shortness of breath, wear a mask and seek medical attention at a local health authority.
  • Practice daily cleaning of frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, fixtures, and sinks with water and detergent.
  • Avoiding traveling unless it is absolutely necessary.

 
If symptoms like fever, cough, fatigue, general physical weakness, and joint pain get worse, and you experience difficulty breathing as well as shortness of breath, wear a mask and seek medical attention from a local health authority.