Kapanlagi.com - The coronavirus Covid-19 is still a threat to everyone. As we know, this virus has become a pandemic that has infected millions of people worldwide. This situation causes anxiety when diagnosed positive for coronavirus Covid-19 with mild and severe symptoms. The coronavirus Covid-19 has the potential to result in death.
So what actions should be taken if positive for coronavirus Covid-19 with mild and severe symptoms?
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Actions to take when testing positive for coronavirus (credit: pixabay.com)
Some of the mild symptoms shown when testing positive for the coronavirus COVID-19 include fever, cough, and fatigue. In this condition of mild illness, a positive COVID-19 patient does not experience shortness of breath and can still engage in light activities.
As shared in an Instagram post by Dr. Putu Ayuwidia Ekaputri on Tuesday, (24/03/2020), if you test positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, take the following actions:
Undergo self-isolation at home, which is a necessary measure for positive COVID-19 patients. Positive COVID-19 patients should avoid activities outside the house as much as possible. This is done to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 to those around them.
Positive patients of the corona covid-19 virus can contact online doctors or hospitals to seek guidance. This action is taken to prevent worse symptoms and transmission to others.
Currently, there are many free online doctor facilities that can be easily accessed. Therefore, positive patients of the corona covid-19 virus can request advice and guidance for the appropriate actions for the healing of corona covid-19 virus infection.
Actions taken when testing positive for corona (credit: pixabay.com)
Healthy food and vitamins can help improve the condition of positive patients of the corona covid-19 virus. Among the foods that can be consumed by positive patients of the corona covid-19 virus are ginger, spinach, broccoli, strawberries, citrus fruits, garlic, almonds.
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Positive patients of the corona covid-19 virus should avoid feeling panicked as much as possible. Besides being harmful to oneself, panic will also have an impact on those around them.
Take fever-reducing medicine (credit: pixabay.com)
Paracetamol is a medicine used to reduce headaches, mild pain, and fever. This medicine can be taken to reduce the fever experienced by patients who are positive for the corona virus covid-19. It is important to remember not to consume other drugs without the recommendation and guidance of a doctor.
Wear a mask (credit: pixabay.com)
Using a mask is necessary for patients who are positive for the corona virus covid-19 when meeting with others. This is also necessary when self-isolating at home, especially if the patient lives with other family members.
Use the mask correctly and make sure it covers the mouth, nose, and chin. If using a surgical mask, the correct way is to use the colored side facing outward. Avoid touching the mask while wearing it. If touched, immediately wash hands with soap and water.
In addition, it is important to remember that masks are only used once. Therefore, replace the mask regularly if it is dirty and wet. This is to prevent the worsening of the illness being experienced.
Patients who test positive for the corona covid-19 virus with severe symptoms are characterized by a high fever of more than 38* Celsius, experiencing shortness of breath, and unable to carry out activities. Patients with severe symptoms should be prioritized for immediate medical treatment.
The action that must be taken by patients who test positive for the corona covid-19 virus with severe symptoms is to contact the hotline center for corona covid-19. This way, they can immediately receive appropriate treatment.
Actions taken when positive for corona (credit: pixabay.com)
Patients who test positive for the corona covid-19 virus with severe symptoms are advised to undergo self-examination at a referral hospital. This is done to avoid worsening conditions that could even be fatal.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has provided information on a list of referral hospitals in Indonesia that handle cases of the corona covid-19 virus.
Patients who are positive for the corona virus covid-19 with severe symptoms must take action to apply sneezing and coughing etiquette. Use a mask as much as possible to avoid transmission to others. If you do not have a mask, use your elbow when sneezing and coughing.
Those are some actions that must be taken if positive for the corona virus covid-19 with mild and severe symptoms. Maintain immune system to fight corona virus covid-19 infection by consuming healthy food and maintaining sanitation.
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