For Kids
If you feel symptoms — in any case, call your doctor. This is the best step, even if it is not a coronavirus, but a cold or flu. Do not go to the office to infect colleagues, even if you have “absolutely no one to replace”. Do not go to a meeting with friends, even if “the temperature is low, and beer and a laugh treat better.” Do not go to the market to buy lemons, Jerusalem artichoke roots, pear branches or anything else that your grandmother advised you to smear on so as not to get sick. Respect those around you, and do not expose them to danger, or even inconvenience, unpleasant sensations, or time and money spent on treatment. And consult a doctor.
Now again about the coronavirus and in order.
What are the symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus?
The main symptoms, according to the world health organization — are fever, cough, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. At the same time, they can be caused not only by coronavirus, but also by other respiratory infections.
You should take these symptoms especially seriously if you have been in contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
What should I do if I have these symptoms?
Call the doctor. Do not go to him and do not sit in line for an appointment, and call.
If you have a family doctor-call him (phone number in the Declaration, on the hospital’s website, or call the registry of your hospital and ask there).
If you have a high fever and you can’t reach your family doctor, call an ambulance (103).
If you have returned from abroad within the last 14 days, the Ministry of health recommends calling the 1550 hotline (if there is no family doctor) and leaving contact information about yourself. They will also give advice on which doctor from the nearest hospital you can call.
If you live in Kiev, you do not have a family doctor, you have cold symptoms, but no fever — call the hotline 1583.
Regional centers create similar hotlines — find out the number and save it in your phone just in case.
Under what conditions are they tested for coronavirus?
Testing for coronavirus is prescribed by a doctor.
The doctor should ask the patient about symptoms, travel, or contact with other people who may be infected. If there is a suspicion, then schedule testing.