Welcome to COVID-19 News and Updates and Tips could Save your Life And Others.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported -from mild symptoms to serve illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus . People with these Symptoms MAY have COVID-19.
-Fever or Chills
-Cough
-Shortness of Breath or Difficulty breathing
-Fatigue
-Muscle or body aches
-Headache
-New loss of taste or smell
-Sore throat
-Congestion or runny nose
-Nausea or Vomiting
-Diarrhea
Look for Emergency Warning Signs for COVID-19. If Someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
-Trouble breathing
-Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
-Inability to wake or stay awake
-Bluish lips or face
Anyone can have mild to serve symptoms.
Older adults and people who have serve underlying medical conditions (Pre-Existing Conditions). Like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 caused by infection with a new Coronavirus (called SARS-Co-V-2) and flu is called by infection with influenza viruses. Because some of the Symptoms of flu an COVID-19 are similar , it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone , and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics , but there are some some key differences between the two.
While more is learned every day , there is still a lot that is unknown about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it . This page compares COVID-19 and Flu, given the best available information to date.
At this time , whether you have had COVID-19 or not , the best way to prevent is to take steps to protect yourself:
Wear a mask in public places
Stay at least 6 feet away from other people
Wash your hands
Avoid crowds and confined spaces
BE SAFE , AND PLEASE WEAR A MASK!!
*Visit the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
