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What is Covid-19?
What are the symptoms of Covid-19?
Covid-19 symptoms are similar to the flu and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
How is Covid-19 spread?
Covid-19 is spread through contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva, mucus, or blood, from an infected person. It can also be spread through contact with objects or surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus.
What is the treatment for Covid-19?
There is no specific treatment for Covid-19. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Is Covid-19 deadly?
No, Covid-19 is not deadly. It is a relatively new virus and scientists are still learning about it, but so far it appears to be less deadly than other viruses such as SARS and MERS. However, it is still important to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus.
Can Covid-19 be prevented?
There is no vaccine or specific treatment for Covid-19. However, good hygiene practices can help prevent the spread of the virus. These include washing your hands often with soap and water, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough.
What should I do if I think I have Covid-19?
If you are experiencing any respiratory symptoms, including fever, please call your health care provider and ask about getting tested for Covid-19.
Can nurses work with Covid-19?
Yes, nurses can work with Covid-19.
Can children get Covid-19?
The answer to this question is not currently known.
What is the incubation period for Covid-19?
The incubation period is typically two weeks, but can be longer.
What is the difference between Covid-19 and the flu?
Covid-19 is a new virus that has not been previously identified. The flu is a virus that is known and has been previously identified.
How long does Covid-19 last?
The virus that causes Covid-19 is a novel coronavirus. The incubation period, or the time it takes for someone to become infected after being exposed to the virus, is estimated to be about five days. The virus is thought to be most contagious in the first few days after someone becomes infected. Most people who become infected with Covid-19 will recover, but some will develop serious complications.
Can Covid-19 be treated with antibiotics?
There is no specific antibiotic treatment for Covid-19. Treatment is supportive, including management of fever and respiratory symptoms.
What is the fatality rate for Covid-19?
The fatality rate for Covid-19 is currently unknown.
What are the risk factors for Covid-19?
The risk factors for Covid-19 are not yet known.
Can pregnant women get Covid-19?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that pregnant women are at a higher risk of contracting Covid-19, and advises that they take extra precautions.
What is the difference between Covid-19 and SARS?
The main difference between Covid-19 and SARS is that SARS is caused by a different virus. SARS is caused by the SARS virus, while Covid-19 is caused by the novel coronavirus.
I am returning from a country with Covid-What should I do?
If you have been in a country with Covid-19, please call the health department at 978-937-9079 and provide your travel information. You may also email the health department at health@town.groton.ma.us
How can I protect myself from Covid-19?
Covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cough, washing your hands often, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all good ways to protect yourself from Covid-19.
Can I get Covid-19 from touching surfaces?
There is no evidence that Covid-19 can be spread through contact with surfaces.
I am feeling sickWhat should I do?
If you are feeling sick, you should drink fluids, eat light foods, and get plenty of rest.
I am a health care workerWhat should I do?
If you are a health care worker and have been potentially exposed to Ebola, you should monitor your health for 21 days and watch for any symptoms. If you develop any symptoms, you should seek medical care immediately.
I am a person who is at high risk for Covid-What should I do?
If you are at high risk for Covid-19, you should take extra precautions to avoid exposure to the virus. This may include staying home as much as possible, avoiding large crowds, and washing your hands regularly. If you develop any symptoms of Covid-19, please seek medical attention immediately.
How do I know if I am at high risk for Covid-19?
There is no one definitive answer to this question. You may be considered at high risk for Covid-19 if you are elderly, have a chronic medical condition, or are immunocompromised.
What is the difference between a quarantine and a isolation?
A quarantine is a medical term used to describe the mandatory detention of a person who is suspected of being infected with a contagious disease. The purpose of a quarantine is to prevent the spread of the disease to other people. An isolation is a medical term used to describe the mandatory detention of a person who is infected with a contagious disease. The purpose of an isolation is to prevent the spread of the disease to other people.
What should I do if I am asked to quarantine?
If you are asked to quarantine, you should immediately comply with the request.
I am a health care worker and I have been asked to isolate myselfWhat should I do?
If you have been asked to isolate yourself, you should do so. Isolation means separating yourself from other people to prevent the spread of infection. Follow the instructions of your health care provider or state health department.
I think I have Covid-What should I do?
If you are feeling ill and believe you may have Covid-19, please call your health care provider and follow their instructions. If you are not feeling ill, there is no need to take any action at this time.
I am a health care worker and I have been exposed to Covid-What should I do?
If you are a health care worker and have been exposed to Covid-19, you should immediately seek medical attention.
I am a person who is at high risk for Covid-19 and I have been exposed to Covid-What should I do?
Seek medical attention as soon as possible.