Covid-19 Post
For those of you who want to learn more or think you may have the novel Coronavirus, Covid-19, the best place to keep up to date is the Virginia Department of Health website. They are working on the best practices to keep us safe as well as tracking all cases, hospitalizations and deaths from this terrible virus.
Who is at risk of getting Covid-19? Everyone. That’s why the recommendation is to socially distance yourself (stay home) and wash your hands for 20 seconds (following the WHO guidelines to ensure full handwashing), disinfect surfaces, and now to wear a non-medical mask when in public (like grocery shopping). I would add it is important to take your vitamins and medications to keep your chronic diseases treated.
What’s the big deal about Covid-19? Some people will get very sick such as those older than 65 years of age, those living in a nursing home or long-term care facility, immunocompromised patients, and those with chronic lung or heart disease.
What are the symptoms of Covid-19? These are changing daily. It’s thought that patients can be asymptomatic for the first 1-5 days of infection and then develop a fever, cough, trouble breathing, decreased appetite, muscle or body aches, loss of smell and taste. Generally, most patients will get better within 7-14 days. It is advised to continue to self isolate for 3 full days after you no longer have a fever.
I hope everyone is staying home, staying safe and staying healthy. We will get through this pandemic.