Coronavirus

(COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus)



How is Coronavirus spread? Coronavirus is spread mainly through respiratory droplets and close contact. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks droplets of fluid spread from nose and mouth. Infection can also occur if a person touches an infected surface and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. It has been shown Coronavirus can live for at least three hours in aerosols.



However, there is uncertainty regarding transmission mechanisms, so airborne precautions are recommended in certain situations. Infected person can spread Coronavirus before symptoms and during symptoms.

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Continue to:

Stay home as much as you can.

Keep a safe distance.

Wash hands often.

Cover your face.

Symptoms of Coronavirus? Common signs of infection include fever, dry cough, and breathing difficulties. However various symptoms have been reported including change in taste and/or smell. Some patients with initially mild symptoms may progress over the course of a week. Serious sign of infection include pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

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According to data, about 40% of cases will experience mild disease, 40% will experience moderate disease including pneumonia, 15% of cases will experience severe disease, and 5% of cases will have critical disease.

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Growing evidence shows Coronavirus affects men more than women. About 70% of cases have been males.



Mild (with flu-like symptoms) can recover at home.



If you have mild symptoms:

Stay at home until you’ve recovered.

Get plenty of rest and sleep.

Keep warm.

Eat easy to digest food like soup.

Drink plenty of liquids.

Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough.

Cover your coughs and sneezes.

Take Tylenol (Paracetamol, acetaminophen), as recommended.

When is Coronavirus symptomatic? A infected person might have symptoms approximately four to five days after exposure but might not show symptoms for up to 14 days following exposure (incubation period). Studies show 5-8 days after mild symptoms it can progress to breathing difficulties. If you have no symptoms that does not mean you are virus-free.



If you experience a similar course of symptoms seek immediate care.

How long is Coronavirus infectious? The current official estimated range is 2 - 14 days after exposure. However,studies show it can be up to 2 - 47 days long after exposure. Mild cases recover in about 2 weeks. Severe or critical cases can take 3 - 6 weeks.

Is there a cure a treatment or a vaccine for Coronavirus? Currently there is no approved cure, treatment or vaccine available. Organizations around the world working hard to find treatments and develop vaccines.

Find a Coronavirus Testing Site To find health resources are available use the search tool below to find a Coronavirus testing site near you. Testing Site

Help with medical research! IQVIA has created a COVID-19 trial matching tool that includes all research projects seeking participants in the United States. Complete a simple questionnaire to see if you may be eligible for studies enrolling in your area. There is no obligation to participate, and health insurance is not required. IQVIA Website

Find out if you have been infected with Coronavirus! A new study has begun recruiting at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, to determine how many adults in the United States without a confirmed history of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have antibodies to the virus. NIH Website

Objective of this website The objective of the website is to reduce anxiety in the general public and to help decrease the burden on healthcare by providing up to date evidence-based information. This by no means is medical advice is only to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care. This is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other conditions, including Coronavirus (COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus).