Friday, 17 April 2020

COVID-19 : What to do if you feel ill?

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.


Fièvre : fever,
Toux : cough,
Fatigue ; tired,
Difficultés respiratoires étouffements : shortness of breath and breathing difficulties,

Maux de tête : Headaches
Perte de goût et de l'odorat : Loss of taste and smell
Maux de gorge : sore throat
Courbatures : body aches
Parfois diarrhées : sometimes diarrhea
The incubation period varies from 3 to 5 days in general and up to 14 days

The virus does not spread on its own. People who have the virus are the ones who spread it. Therefore, the following measures can help you protect yourself (and others) from the virus
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE VIRUS?

  • Wash your hands very often;
  • Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve or with a tissue when you cough or sneeze;
  • Use single-use tissues, and then throw them away;
  • Do not shake hands or greet people with kisses on the cheek;
  • Avoid gatherings, reduce travel and contacts.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE FEELING ILL ?
If you have signs of a respiratory infection (a fever or feverish feeling, a cough), stay at home and call a doctor
If the symptoms get worse, dial 15 or call or send a text to 114 if you have a speech or hearing impairment.

Extract from : https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19