Experts confirmed the new COVID-19 strain symptoms that need immediate attention. Right now, there are new strains of coronavirus that are spreading across different countries. It was first discovered in the United Kingdom. But, it got worst after medical researchers and other health authorities confirmed that some countries also have new virus strains.
Medical staff, wearing protective gear, move a patient infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) from an ambulance to a hospital on March 09, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. The South Korean government has raised the coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers continue to rise across the country. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 69 new cases were reported on Monday, with the death toll rising to 53. The total number of infections in the nation tallies at 7,382, the highest outside of China.
These include South Africa, China, and more. According to Express UK, the new strains of coronavirus' daily reported cases are still more than 1,000. Since the global COVID-19 pandemic is not getting any better, governments are forced to continue implementing restrictions.
As of the moment, the public can help the authorities ease the rising infected cases by staying alert to the symptoms of the new coronavirus strains, especially the ones that need immediate medical attention. To help you further, here is the complete list of the serious symptoms you need to look out for.
Look out for these new COVID-19 strain symptoms
Mayo Clinic, a health agency that is located in Minnesota, Florida, Arizona, and London, provided the list of new COVID-19 strain symptoms that need quick medical actions or attention;
A patient is transferred by an ambulance to the Infectious Disease Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital on January 22, 2020 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong reported its first two cases of Wuhan coronavirus infections as the number of those who have died from the virus in China climbed to seventeen on Wednesday and cases have been reported in other countries including the United States,Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
- New confusion
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Blue lips or face
- Inability to stay awake
"If you have emergency COVID-19 signs and symptoms, seek care immediately," said the health agency via Express UK.
"Let your doctor know if you have other chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease or lung disease," it added.
What you need to do
If you have these symptoms, it is advisable that you immediately get a test to check for possible coronavirus infection. You and your family need to quarantine and prevent seeing other people or inviting visitors to your house. If you go out with your friends or other people, they also need to stay at home.
You can also treat yourself if it is not that severe. Here are other things you can do to help yourself recover;
- Drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration - drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear
- Get lots of rest
- Take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
