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The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older …

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-Co …

Should I stock up on food and meds?The reason to stock up on certain products now isn't so much to avoid potential shortages in the event of an outbreak but to practice what experts call social distancing. Basically, you want to avoid crowds to minimize your risk of catching the disease. If COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the last place you want to be is in line at a crowded grocery store or drugstore.If you take daily medications — for example, blood pressure pills — make sure you have …

Prepare For Disaster : Extra Tips For Seniors And People With DisabilitiesSeniors and people with disabilities will need to consider whether or not they should take additional precautionary measures to further reduce their exposure to risk during an emergency.Evaluate your capabilities, limitations, needs and surroundings to determine what type of support you may need in an emergency. Develop a "Buddy System." Find people you can rely on in an emergency. Ask your buddies to check on you and prov …

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #4 Know your community resources and become one yourselfJoin your city's Community Emergency Response Team (Cert), take classes from the Red Cross, or start a Neighborhood Watch group.