4. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Covid-19, discovered in 2019, has now spread throughout the world. There is a glimmer of hope as news of upcoming vaccines are reported. Our knowledge of the virus continues to evolve everyday. Here's what we know now and how you can protect your family and others.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Presentation of a person sick / contagious with COVID-19 could range from being totally asymptomatic to severe and genarally can begin 2 to 14 days after being exposed. Someone withthese symptoms may have COVID-19:
- new loss of taste or smell
- shortness of breath
- cough
- a fever over 100.4 degress F
- chills
- muscle pain
- headache
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
How to decrease the risk of transmission?
- practice social distancing​
- wear mask
- wash hands / use hand sanitizers
For more information: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (HealthyChildren.org from American Academy of Pediatrics), Info from Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Info from Florida COVID-19 Response, Info from our local Lee Health.
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