Covid-19 : If you get these symptoms, call the emergency

The Coronavirus is a respiratory disease with common symptoms like fever, dry cough , runny nose and breathing difficulties .

Most of these symptoms generally present as mild or severe .

According to the World Health Organization, “Common signs of infection include respiratory problems, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

But persons with a weakened immune system may develop more sever symptoms including kidney failure, pneumonia hypertension, high blood pressure, bronchitis and other ailments.

Symptoms of the virus develop between 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

COVID-19 is also known to infect mostly adults, although a few children have contracted the virus.

Call The Emergency Numbers

If you notice any of these symptoms, the first reflex would be to go to the hospital .

But, health experts say it is not safe for the public because of the risk of contamination.

People who can catch the virus include family members, passersby patients or health personnel in the hospital.

Doctors advise that suspected cases should immediately isolate themselves from the rest of the family, and call any of the emergency numbers for medical attention.

The five emergency numbers open to the public are :
#1510
#677 89 93 69
#677 89 43 64
#677 89 76 44
#677 90 01 57

After calling, patiently wait for the medical team to arrive your home. Do not panic !

Kathy Neba Sina