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Hello! I Was Curious As To If We Need To

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Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2020
Question: Hello! I was curious as to if we need to be worried of the corona virus. My family started experiencing slight cold symptoms 2 days ago. Sneezing , coughing , headaches, fatigue, sore itchy throats, and congestion. Slight fevers 2 days ago that have gone away now.
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Coronavirus is unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Nothing to worry to that much unless you had a history of travel to affected region or contact with a suspected person.

The symptoms may coincide with Corona infection but it is common for any viral fever.
In your case fever has already subsided which is unlikely in Corona.

As of now drink plenty of water and take over the counter available antihistamines like Levocetirizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief.

As of now use a protective face mask and make sure that hand hygiene is maintained.

Hope I have answered your query
Thanks

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Hello! I Was Curious As To If We Need To

Brief Answer: Coronavirus is unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello, Nothing to worry to that much unless you had a history of travel to affected region or contact with a suspected person. The symptoms may coincide with Corona infection but it is common for any viral fever. In your case fever has already subsided which is unlikely in Corona. As of now drink plenty of water and take over the counter available antihistamines like Levocetirizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief. As of now use a protective face mask and make sure that hand hygiene is maintained. Hope I have answered your query Thanks