With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the world’s nations, every household is on high alert. As with all diseases, prevention is better than cure, but the good news is, most COVID-19 cases are mild and the chances of getting infected are relatively low in most places, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, due to the virus’ unrelenting spread, individual actions can have a significant impact on the management of the health crisis on a national level. Many public health agencies around the world, including WHO and Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population are recommending that people be prepared with a plan of action in case they develop any COVID-19 symptoms. Identify Your Symptoms According to WHO, the most common symptoms of COVID-19 are “fever, tiredness, and dry cough.” Less common symptoms include “aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.” However, it is important to note that many coronavirus carriers don’t show symptoms. In some cases, coronavirus patients could also develop loss of taste and smell, a team of researchers at King’s College London found. These symptoms often develop gradually and are mild in most…
