What is COVID-19 and Symptoms of Coronavirus?
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the name of the newly discovered coronavirus. It is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory system. Like other coronavirus outbreaks, COVID-19 has been transferred from animals to humans.
In many cases, coronavirus symptoms are mild to moderate and do not require any special treatment to recover. However, vulnerable individuals may experience severe or critical symptoms that can be fatal. Vulnerable groups are:
- Elderly people
- Patients of chronic respiratory disease
- Cardiovascular disease patients
- Diabetics
- Cancer Patients
- Those with weak immune systems
Symptoms of Coronavirus
COVID-19 may appear to be a common cold or flu. However, it can lead to more serious respiratory illness. The most common symptoms of coronavirus are as follows:
- Dry cough
- Fever
- Fatigue/tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
Some patients have reported these additional symptoms:
- Runny nose
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
In severe cases, the following symptoms may occur:
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe and continuous cough
- High fever
If you are experiencing any mild to moderate symptoms, then you should self-isolate and contact your general physician right away for advice and testing information.
Moreover, if you are part of a vulnerable group, have traveled recently or been in contact with anyone who has traveled are experiencing any coronavirus symptom, then self-isolate right away and contact your general practitioner.
