Coronavirus COVID-19
It is viral illnesses with mild symptoms to severe illness and death
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure or getting virus from someone (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.
1. Stay home except to get medical care
• Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
• Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated.
• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.
• Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
2. Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home
• Stay away from others as much as possible. You should stay in a specific “sick room” if possible, and away from other people in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
3. Monitor your symptoms
• Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever and cough. Trouble breathing is a more serious symptom that means you should get medical attention.
• Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.
4.Call ahead before visiting your doctor
• Call ahead. Many medical visits for routine care are being postponed or done by phone or telemedicine.
• If you have a medical appointment that cannot be postponed, call your doctor’s office, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients
5.If you are sick wear a cloth covering over your nose and mouth
6. Cover your coughs and sneezes
7. Clean your hands often
8.Avoid sharing personal household items
9. Call local health system or regional health service centre number
It is viral illnesses with mild symptoms to severe illness and death
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure or getting virus from someone (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.
1. Stay home except to get medical care
• Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
• Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated.
• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.
• Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
2. Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home
• Stay away from others as much as possible. You should stay in a specific “sick room” if possible, and away from other people in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
3. Monitor your symptoms
• Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever and cough. Trouble breathing is a more serious symptom that means you should get medical attention.
• Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.
4.Call ahead before visiting your doctor
• Call ahead. Many medical visits for routine care are being postponed or done by phone or telemedicine.
• If you have a medical appointment that cannot be postponed, call your doctor’s office, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients
5.If you are sick wear a cloth covering over your nose and mouth
6. Cover your coughs and sneezes
7. Clean your hands often
8.Avoid sharing personal household items
9. Call local health system or regional health service centre number
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