COVID-19 (COVID-19) is a coronavirus disease (SARS-CoV-2) that began spreading in late 2019 and has become a global pandemic, impacting the health, economy, and way of life of people around the world. Although the situation has eased somewhat, there are still infections in some areas, especially in high-risk groups such as the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, and those with low immunity.<\/p>\n\n
Causes of the disease<\/strong>
\nResulting from infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a member of the coronavirus family.<\/p>\n\n COVID-19 symptoms can be categorized into three levels:<\/strong>
\n1. Mild symptoms:<\/strong> low fever, dry cough, mild fatigue, sore throat.
\n2. Moderate symptoms:<\/strong> high fever, muscle aches, rapid breathing or fatigue, loss of smell or taste.
\n3. Severe symptoms:<\/strong> difficulty breathing, rapid satiety, chest tightness, low blood oxygen (oxygen saturation below 94%), severe pneumonia, or respiratory failure.<\/p>\n\n Transmission<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Transmission through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking
\n\u2022 Touching a surface contaminated with the virus, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes
\n\u2022 Crowded or poorly ventilated spaces increase the risk of transmission<\/p>\n\n How to prevent COVID-19:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Wear a mask, especially when in public.
\n\u2022 Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds.
\n\u2022 Maintain a distance of at least 1-2 meters from others.
\n\u2022 Get all your vaccinations as scheduled and consider getting a booster shot as recommended.
\n\u2022 Avoid crowded or poorly ventilated areas.<\/p>\n\n Self-care guidelines for suspected COVID-19 infection:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Immediately self-test with an ATK test if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with a patient.
\n\u2022 If the test result is positive (infected), self-isolate (home isolation) or see a doctor.
\n\u2022 Take medications as prescribed by your doctor, such as Favipiravir or other antiviral medications.
\n\u2022 Drink plenty of fluids, get adequate rest, and regularly check your temperature and oxygen level.
\n\u2022 If symptoms are severe, contact a hospital immediately.<\/p>\n\n High-risk groups requiring special precautions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Elderly (aged 60 and over)
\n\u2022 People with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, or heart disease
\n\u2022 Pregnant women
\n\u2022 Young children, especially those under 5 years old<\/p>\n\n Recommendations from our hospital<\/strong>
\nAlthough COVID-19 has become “endemic” in many countries, it is still important to remain vigilant. Our hospital continues to provide services.<\/p>\n\n For more information, please call
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