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COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people have mild illness, but it can be serious for older people and those with other conditions. Symptoms: Fever, cough, tiredness, sore throat, body aches and loss of taste or smell. Symptoms can range from none to severe. Seek care for difficulty breathing, a low oxygen reading, chest pain, or confusion — and early if you are older or have diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: World Health Organization · Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division · CDC, USPSTF · CDC · MedlinePlus (NLM)
COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people have mild illness, but it can be serious for older people and those with other conditions.
Sources: World Health Organization
Fever, cough, tiredness, sore throat, body aches and loss of taste or smell. Symptoms can range from none to severe.
Sources: World Health Organization
Spreads mainly through the air in droplets and aerosols when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.
Sources: World Health Organization
Rest, fluids and paracetamol for fever if advised. Isolate from others, wear a mask and keep rooms ventilated. Monitor your breathing and oxygen if you can.
Sources: World Health Organization
Seek care for difficulty breathing, a low oxygen reading, chest pain, or confusion — and early if you are older or have diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease.
Sources: World Health Organization
Vaccination, ventilation, masks in crowded indoor spaces and hand hygiene reduce spread.
Sources: World Health Organization
Vaccines are provided through Nepal's immunisation programme; check with your local health office for current guidance.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
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