According to WHO, people infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) are likely to show the following symptoms:
- dry cough
- fever
- tiredness.
Less common symptoms include aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell and a rash on skin.
If the symptoms continue,
- Stay at home and avoid mixing with others.
- Request health care, by contacting the health service by phone and provide them with your travel history.
- Do not travel while having symptoms.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Clean hands by washing them for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or with alcohol sterilisers.
People who experience fever and/or cough associated with difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or loss of speech or movement should seek medical attention immediately.
