KATHMANDU: Coronavirus can show some mild symptoms. However, for elderly people and those with underlying health condition, symptoms can be serious.
Meanwhile, those affected are advised to stay at home and avoid face-to-face contact for at least 12 weeks.
People under vulnerable group:
Recipients of solid organ transplant
People having chronic heart disease
People having chronic kidney disease
People having chronic liver disease or hepatitis
People having chronic neurological conditions, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis
People with cancers undergoing active chemotherapy or radical radiotherapy
People with blood cancers or bone marrow such as lymphoma, leukaemia or myeloma
People with immunotherapy
People with respiratory conditions including severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, and severe COPD
People with rare diseases and inborn errors of metabolism
Pregnant women with heart disease, acquired or congenital
People with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or bronchitis
People with weakened immune system
How to shield?
Avoid contact with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus such as high temperature, continuous dry cough
Do not leave the house
Do not attend gatherings such as weddings, religious services, and other get-together
Do not go for shopping, travel or leisure
Use remote technology such as internet, phone, and social media.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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