- Isolate, isolate, isolate
- Rest and hydrate
- Wear a face mask when around people
- Get help if you need it
- Constant chest pain or pressure
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe dizziness
- Slurring of speech
- Difficulty waking up
- Confusion
- Bluish lips or face
For the past weeks, some patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus have been reported to be experiencing a loss of sense of taste and smell. But does the virus actually cause it?
In an analysis of data collected through a symptom app created by scientists to monitor the pandemic, it now looks like losing the sense of taste and smell could be the best way to tell if someone has the COVID-19.
The scientists use a mathematical model to determine which combination of symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, fever, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and persistent cough, are more accurate in predicting the COVID-19 infection.
Based on the data, it seems like the loss of taste and smell, when combined with other symptoms, provides good predictability if one has the infectious disease.
What to do if you suspect you have COVID-19
If you think you might have the novel coronavirus, it’s important to do the following: