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This virus infection is called COVID-19 and was first discovered in the city of Wuhan, China, at the end of
December 2019. This virus spread quickly and has spread to other regions in China and to several
countries, including Indonesia.
Coronavirus is a collection of viruses that can infect the respiratory system. In many cases, this virus only
causes mild respiratory infections, such as flu. However, this virus can also cause severe respiratory
infections, such as lung infections (pneumonia), Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
According to research, symptoms of COVID-19 appear within 2 days to 2 weeks after exposure to the
Corona virus.
Corona virus can infect anyone, but the effect will be more dangerous or even fatal if it occurs in elderly
people, pregnant women , people who are sick, or people whose immune systems are weak.
Refer COVID-19 sufferers to undergo treatment and caratina at the designated hospital
Provide fever and pain relievers that are safe and in accordance with the patient's condition
Encourage sufferers of COVID-19 to do independent isolation and adequate rest
Encourage sufferers of COVID-19 to drink lots of water to maintain body fluid levels
Pneumonia
Secondary infection of other organs
Kidney failure
Acute cardiac injury
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Dead
Avoid traveling to public places that are crowded with visitors ( social distancing ).
Use a mask when on the move in public places or crowds.
Routinely wash your hands with water and soap or hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
after doing activities outside the home or in public places.
Do not touch the eyes, mouth and nose before washing hands.
Avoid contact with animals, especially wild animals. In case of contact with animals, wash your
hands afterwards.
Cook the meat until it is completely cooked before consumption.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the
trash.
Avoid being close to people who are sick with a fever, cough or runny nose.
Keep clean objects that are often touched and environmental cleanliness.
If you want to get more information about symptoms, prevention, and facts about the Corona virus,
please download the Alodokter app on Google Play or the App Store . Through the Alodokter app, you
can also chat directly with doctors and make an appointment with a doctor in the hospital.
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