Most patients can be managed at home with support from doctors and home services, (contact on 8008166166 if you need to speak to a doctor specialist in managing COVID-19).  But if you develop serious symptoms or other health problems you might need to go to the hospital.

• Mild illness(80-90%) – Mild illness means you might have symptoms like fever and cough, but you do not have trouble breathing. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can rest at home until they get better. This usually takes about 2 weeks, but for some it may be little longer.
• Severe illness(10-20%) – If you have more severe illness with trouble breathing, you might need to stay in the hospital. You might need extra oxygen to help you breathe easily and around 5% of them may end up needing ventilator support.

What should I do if someone in my home has COVID-19?

• the patient should isolate in a separate room, eat separately and use a different bathroom if possible.
• the patient should wear a mask when they are with other people.
• Wash hands with soap and water often and wear disposable gloves when you clean.

How can I cope with stress and anxiety?

It’s normal to feel anxious, stressed, lonely, tired and worried about COVID-19. You can take care of yourself by trying to:

1. Isolate yourself from news about the virus. (Everything we need to know, we already know).

2. Don’t look out for death toll. It’s not a cricket match to know the latest score. Avoid that.

3. Don’t look for additional information on the Internet; it would weaken your mental state.

4. Avoid sending fatalistic messages. Some people don’t have the same mental strength as you.

5. If possible, listen to music, look for board games to entertain children, tell stories and future plans.

6. Maintain discipline in the home by washing your hands and personal hygiene.

7. Your positive mood will help protect your immune system.

9. Focus on your work strategy for future, it’s time to restructure your personal & professional portfolio

10. Watch comedy movies & videos & stay with laughter, as laughter is best medicine.

11. Be responsible. Take responsibility. Own responsibility. Don’t blame others.

12. Keep self safe. Keep your family safe. Keep your relatives safe. Keep humanity safe.