Confirmed COVID-19 cases may develop varying symptoms. What should be done at each stage and when is recovery determined?
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COVID-19 Symptoms
The most common symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients resemble influenza and it is likely that one or more of them will appear over the course of the disease -
Severity and At-Risk Groups
Different conditions of patients -
Isolation
If you tested positive on a COVID-19 test, you are required to stay in isolation and under medical supervision until you receive a certificate of recovery -
Treatment and Medical Care
Currently there is no specific treatment for COVID-19, only care for alleviating or easing some of the symptoms. Fever can be lowered, pains can be relieved and coughing can be… -
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant and you've been infected with coronavirus, or if you have symptoms that may be consistent with COVID-19, you need to consult your primary care physician -
Who is Considered Recovered
Recovered cases are those with a positive PCR test result or a positive result on a rapid test taken at an authorized testing site, who after recovering received a certificate… -
Long COVID
According to estimates, a significant portion of those infected with coronavirus will experience phenomena that may linger for weeks or months after recovery and make it more difficult for them…
COVID-19 Symptoms
What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients resemble influenza and it is likely that one or more of them will appear over the course of the disease:
- Fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher
- Coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Sore throat
- Muscle pains
- Headaches
- Loss of taste or smell
If you are a confirmed COVID case it is important that you stay in regular medical supervision by your insuring HMO and keep them updated of your condition until your recovery.