COVID-19 SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION
COVID-19
Right now, the world is under a pandemic known as COVID-19. It is a viral infection that is affecting millions around the world, including us. Proper understanding of illness, its symptoms and know the root cause of the disease can help us stop the spread of the virus.
Spread of COVID-19
The virus is not only airborne but also highly contagious. It means whoever comes in contact with the virus can get the disease. Generally, it is spread through the droplets of sick individuals when he coughs, or sneeze.
Social distancing is one of the primary way to avoid this virus. Maintaining a distance of six feet or more can save you from the virus.
Sometimes the virus enters our body but does not show any indications at all. This can be dangerous for the health infected person, as the late diagnosis of the viral infection is life-threatening.
Preventive Measure To Stop The Spread of COVID-19
There are many things that you can do to stop the spread of the virus
- Clean your hands with soap or disinfectant.
- Do not touch your face. The hand comes in contact with many surfaces and can quickly get the virus, and when you touch your face or nose, it can infect you.
- Social distance is one of the keys to avoiding COVID-19. Never visit any crowded place and try to stay at home. If it is necessary to go out, maintain a distance of six feet.
- Facemask is another safety measure that can control the spread of the coronavirus. It is useful when you go out in public.
- Always use hand sanitizer when going out and wear gloves and dispose of the gloves once you are back home.
- Use disinfecting sprays on doorknobs and other places in the house and maintain hygiene in the home.
- Monitoring your health and symptoms can help you seek early medical attention, reducing the risk of developing complications from the disease.
- Seek medical attention immediately if you have indications relating to COVID-19
The indication of COVID-19 include:
- You will have the temperature
- Dry Cough
- Exhaustion
- Infection in Throat
- Aches and Pains throughout the body
- Headache
- Loss of smell and taste
- Colds
- Flu
Some other indications of COVID-19 are rashes on the skin, paleness of skin color, and if you are unsure, you can always look online.
24 Hours Medical Care Facility You Want in an Emergency Room, No Wait
Symptoms of Coronavirus that require emergency treatment are as follows:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Pain and Discomfort in Chest
- Difficulty Moving or Speaking
- Changing of Lip and Skin color
- Confusion
Severe Symptoms That Need Immediate Medical Attention
The following is a list of severe COVID-19 symptoms that signal you need to come to ER of Watauga for immediate medical attention:
- Difficulty Breathing
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty Moving or Speaking
- Bluish Facial or Lip Coloring
- Sudden Confusion
Do You Need a CT Scan Now?
A CT Scanner is one of the quickest and more accurate examinations and diagnostic tools available in modern medicine, and because of this, it has become an invaluable tool to emergency physicians around the globe.
We at ER of Watauga, Take Care of You if You Are Suffering from COVID-19
We are one of the fastest emergency service provider in Watauga. Whenever you pay us a visit, we will take care of your healthcare without any delay. We follow all the laws, including state and federal, and never break any security protocol.
Your safety and health are our main concern, and we take every measure possible to provide you most hygienic and most convenient services. During this corona pandemic, we are regularly disinfecting all the rooms to live up to health standards.
In case you are suffering from COVID-19, we will advise you to contact us before visiting our ER room. In this way, we can assess the symptoms better and ensure that everyone stays safe when we have made sure our staff will be at your doorstep to take you to our specially designed COVID-19 rooms.
Our employees take all the safety measures before interacting with the patient. It minimized the risk of transferring viral infections to other patients and ensure their safety. We provide free PCR COVID-19 Test.
In case of any emergency ER of Watauga is at your service!