5 Steps to Take If Positive for Corona Covid-19 but Show No Symptoms

Kapanlagi.com - Some cases of positive patients infected with corona virus covid-19 do not show symptoms, even without symptoms. This condition is mostly found in countries with confirmed cases of corona virus covid-19. So what should be done if you are positive for corona virus covid-19 but asymptomatic?

One example of such a case is experienced by celebrity Detri Warmanto, who is the son-in-law of Menpan RB Tjahjo Kumolo. Detri himself admitted that he had no symptoms until he was declared positive for corona.

"There were no symptoms at all, no cold, cough, fever, and so on. The last time I checked with a thermo gun, my temperature was 33.5 degrees (but the thermo gun is not really reliable)," he wrote on his personal account as quoted by Kapanlagi.com, Saturday (21/3/2020).

Now he is self-isolating. "And according to Doctor Nyoto and Ibri RSPAD, this virus is a self-healing disease, except for people with good immune system," he continued.

Indeed, self-isolation must be done because someone who is declared positive for covid-19 but asymptomatic can still transmit the virus to others, especially those with weak immune systems.

If you experience this, there are several things that must be done to prevent the spread of corona virus covid-19. Here are the steps that must be taken if you are positive for corona virus covid-19 but asymptomatic, as reported by various sources.

1. Don't Panic

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Panic will have negative effects on the body. Panic is closely related to fear of something. Panic feelings can also cause psychosomatic disorders.

This disorder will affect a person's mind and body. The worst impact is that it can lead to a desire for suicide. Therefore, avoiding panic when declared positive for corona covid-19 is not recommended.

2. Undergo Self-Quarantine at Home

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When you have been tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19 but are asymptomatic, you can undergo self-quarantine at home. This quarantine should be done for 7 to 14 days. If there is no improvement during this time, immediately contact the nearest healthcare facility.

3. Use a Mask

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When meeting with others or being outside the house, wear a mask for the safety of those around you. Choose a mask according to the recommendations that have been issued, such as surgical masks, N95 masks, gas masks, N99 masks, P95 masks. However, using surgical masks and N95 masks is sufficient to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.

4. Consume Healthy Food and Vitamins

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The next step that can be taken when testing positive for the coronavirus but showing no symptoms is to consume healthy food and vitamins. Choose foods that can boost the immune system. Some recommended foods that you can choose include:

- Spinach and broccoli

The antioxidants and beta carotene in spinach can help the body fight infections from viruses that attack the immune system. Meanwhile, the high content of vitamins A, C, and E in broccoli can also combat diseases.

- Ginger

This spice is believed to enhance the immune system, thus restoring the immune system affected by the coronavirus COVID-19. Mix it with lemongrass and honey to make a drink.

- Citrus fruits

The high content of vitamin C in citrus fruits can boost a person's immune system.

5. Contact the Hospital

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If the condition due to corona virus infection does not improve, immediately contact the hospital for appropriate treatment. This also applies after being declared positive for COVID-19 but not showing symptoms or only having mild symptoms.

This method is done to seek advice and proper guidance for the treatment of COVID-19 infection. You can choose online services to ask for guidance. Communicating online is done to avoid spreading the virus to others.

6. Similar to Common Flu Symptoms

The symptoms of COVID-19 are indeed similar to those of the common flu, but not the same. Generally, people infected with the corona virus show symptoms such as fever, cough, flu, shortness of breath, and sore throat.

According to the government spokesperson for handling the COVID-19 virus, Achmad Yurianto, if there are positive cases of COVID-19 without symptoms. Even airport screenings cannot detect these cases.

"The clinical picture of this infection has changed. Some cases even show minimal symptoms. Some even say they are asymptomatic, meaning without symptoms but positive. This is what makes it easy for people to move around, so detection at every border using thermal scanners," explained Achmad Yurianto.

A person will feel safe to engage in activities if they do not show symptoms of corona virus infection. However, they may already be infected without knowing it. This is what can become a source of the spread of the corona virus infection.

Therefore, the government is conducting contact tracing for people who have had direct contact with positive COVID-19 patients to undergo testing. Including self-isolation for a certain period of time.

So, those are some of the things that need to be done if you are positive for COVID-19 but asymptomatic. Continue to increase preventive measures and take care of your health to avoid the corona virus.

(kpl/nlw/gen)