What to do if you think you have COVID-19: UNICEF India

Post author:sjrkumar
Post published:09/06/2021
Post category:Covid 19 / Health Care / India

AS SOON AS YOU FEEL UNWELL👇

Stay calm. Remember that most people recover from #COVID19 and do not require hospitalization.

1⃣Self-isolate. Do not wait to get tested or receive results.

2⃣Check your oxygen levels every 6 hours or more frequently if your breaths are too fast. Check it once and then again after a six-minute walk.
📍 Seek emergency care if oxygen level on the oximeter shows less than 94%.

3⃣Monitor your temperature every 6 hours. Do it more frequently if you have a fever.
📍 Seek emergency care if fever of more than 101F (38C) persists for 3 days.

4⃣Seek emergency medical care in any of these cases:
📍 Shortness of breath worsens
📍 Lips or face turn blue-ish
📍 Feeling of disorientation increases
📍 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
📍 Slurred speech / seizures
📍 Unable to wake up or stay awake

HOW TO MANAGE MILDER #COVID19 AT HOME👇

1⃣ Only have medicines a doctor prescribes.
📍 Do not self-medicate. Home concoctions like garlic, camphor and carom seed (ajwain) bundles cannot improve oxygen levels.

2⃣ Take paracetamol (500mg) every 4 to 6 hours if you have a high temperature, aches or pains.
📍 Do not have more than 4 doses maximum within a 24-hour period.

3⃣ Stay hydrated (drink water) and eat nutritious meals even if you are unable to taste. There is no food known to treat or cure COVID-19 but eating healthy will help your body recover.

4⃣ Do tepid sponging using tap water. Do not use cold water.

STAY CALM AND SELF-ISOLATE👇

How to manage #COVID19 at home.

1⃣ Isolate yourself in a separate room with bathroom if possible for 10 days and rest.
📍 Rest, relax, rest, relax.
📍 Keep your mind busy by reading books, watching TV shows and having video calls with your family and friends.
📍 If you feel up to it, do some light exercise.

2⃣ Wear a mask covering your nose and mouth whenever you open the door. Those entering your room should also wear a mask.

3⃣ Open the windows for ventilation if possible.

4⃣ Wash your hands frequently with soap. Clean your room yourself with disinfectant or soap.

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