What are the symptoms of the disease

increased

temperature

Sneezing

Cough

Labored breathing

Do you have similar symptoms?

The symptoms should be treated as carefully as possible, self-medication is by no means worth it. Stay home and call your doctor at 103.

How is coronavirus transmitted?

Like other respiratory viruses, coronavirus spreads through drops that form when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In addition, in rare cases, it can spread when someone touches any contaminated surface, such as a door handle. People become infected when they touch their mouth, nose, or eyes with contaminated hands.

How to get tested for coronavirus?

A coronavirus test is only given as directed by a doctor. Surveys are carried out in order of priority by risk group:

• those who in the last 14 days crossed the border of one of the countries with an unfavorable epidemiological situation, or those who contacted tourists from these countries or with patients;
• patients with symptoms of SARS and a confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia;
• patients with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections older than 60 years;
• patients with acute respiratory viral infections and chronic diseases (cardiovascular, oncological, endocrine system diseases, diabetes mellitus);
• patients with symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections without concomitant pathologies who have not recently traveled abroad Russia.

The decision on the need for examination for coronavirus is always made by the doctor. For the purpose of the analysis, the most complete information is needed (the condition of the patient, whether he has been leaving the country lately, whether he could communicate with a potential carrier of the virus, etc.).

How to protect yourself and your loved ones from infection?

The most important thing you can do is keep your hands clean, and when you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a disposable towel.

Try not to touch your mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands (usually we unconsciously make such touches on average 15 times per hour).

If possible, stay home, avoid crowded places. Temporarily discontinue personal contact with older relatives so as not to expose them to the risk of infection. Help them remotely. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!

If coronavirus-like symptoms appear, stay at home and call a doctor right away.

At home

In transport and other public places

At work

Always wash your hands before eating.

Ventilate the rooms more often and do wet cleaning, wipe tables, shelves, dishes

Tell the children how microbes spread and why hand and face hygiene is important.

If coronavirus is suspected, it is worth leaving the patient in a separate room and calling a doctor.