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COVID-19 Information

Symptoms

COVID-19  affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a  wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:


Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty 



breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Look  for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of  these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face



TREATMENTS

 

People with COVID-19  should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. There is no  specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. cdc.gov


Self care


If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:
Stay home except to get medical care.
Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately.
Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
If you have a medical appointment, notify your healthcare provider ahead of time that you have or may have COVID-19.
Stay in a specific room and away from other people in your

Prevention

 

The  best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.  Learn how COVID-19 spreads and practice these actions to help prevent  the spread of this illness.



To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone should:
Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Put distance between yourself and other people (at least 6 feet).
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
CDC  recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings and  when around people outside of their household, especially when other  social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Cloth face coverings may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.

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