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ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।
We are already familiar with a bug callled COVID-19. This disease that has flu-like symptoms is a result of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, or the novel coronavirus. This strain of virus belongs to the same family of viruses that are responsible for giving diseases ranging from a common cold to various respiratory syndromes. This new member from the family of viruses has created quite a havoc this year.
We have noticed throughout the year that symptoms of a common cold – including sore throat, fever, among others – are also the symptoms of the new coronavirus.
According to a report by WHO, “Typical signs and symptoms include: fever, dry cough, fatigue, sputum production, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, myalgia or arthralgia, chills, nausea or vomiting, nasal congestion, diarrhea, and hemoptysis and conjunctival congestion.”
Whenever somebody feels exhausted and they feel that they have difficulty in respiration or that there is some cough with mucus, tightness or heaviness in the chest, these are symptoms of corona virus. But normal influenza and common cold also have these types of symptoms, as does the H1N1 virus (swine flu). Now that the winter season has approached, these symptoms are being suffered by a lot of people. This has created a confusion among people regarding the cause of these symptoms – change of weather or corona virus? We do understand that sore throat is a symptom of the corona virus. Therefore in this Covid era, it is advisable to consult the doctor if the problem persists. Home remedies such as taking steam, drinking kaadha, turmeric milk, consuming honey, ginger, black pepper, etc, can also help.
The novel coronavirus has affected over 49 million people worldwide and has taken over 1 million lives. In India, over 8 million coronavirus-positive cases have been registered. Therefore, it is advised that every precautionary measure be taken.
