What You Should Know About Covid-19

COVID-19 is the viral disease known to be caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2.

It was first discovered on 31 December 2019, following a report of cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China.

The most reported symptoms of COVID-19 are

• Dry Cough
• Fever
• Fatigue

Some patients with severe COVID‐19 disease present with:

• Shortness of breath,
• Loss of appetite,
• Confusion,
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest,
• High temperature (above 38°C).

You should seek urgent medical care if you experience fever and/or cough associated with difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or loss of speech or movement.

Are Antibiotics Effective Against COVID-19

Unfortunately, antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. They do not work on viruses. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics will have no effect and should not be used as a means of preventing or treating COVID-19. Doctors only use antibiotics to treat bacterial infections resulting from COVID-19 complications.

Difference Between Isolation and Quarantine

Quarantine: To be quarantined means that you will remain separated from others for 14 days because you have been exposed to the virus and you may be infected. Quarantine location is ideally in a designated facility or at home.

Isolation: To be isolated means being separated from other people, ideally in a medically facility where you can receive medical care. Commonly used for people with COVID-19 symptoms or who have tested positive for the virus. Isolation can also take place at home if you are not in the high-risk group of developing serious illness. Different countries have specified days for isolation, but it is usually 10 days from the time your test positive.