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2020, March 19

What to do if you have Covid-19

Just like the common cold, flu and most sore throats, COVID-19 is caused by a virus. Therefore, antibiotics are of no use and can in fact increase the risk of a resistant infection later in life.

What to do?

There is no specific treatment for Covid-19. However, the following steps are recommended to relieve the symptoms:

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Rest
  • Take over-the-counter pain relief if necessary


What about antibiotics?


It is a myth that you need an antibiotic at the first sign of a cold or flu.
Just like the common cold, flu and most sore throats, Covid-19 is caused by a virus. Therefore, antibiotics are of no use and can in fact increase the risk of a resistant infection later in life.

If symptoms get worse with breathing difficulties, worsening of cough and a high fever, pneumonia should be ruled out and therefore, a visit to the hospital or doctor is warranted.

If a person is diagnosed with a coronavirus infection, the following steps should be taken to prevent others from getting sick:

  • Stay at home (self-isolation for up to 14 days until symptoms disappear)
  • Wear a facemask when you are around other people
  • Do not share cutleries, towels, bedding, or other items with people in the household
  • Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, not your hands
  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
  • Do not panic. There is hope! Scientists around the world are working tirelessly to find a vaccine. There are at least five drugs in clinical trials already.
  • Do your civic duty and watch out for vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with compromised immune system.


Prepared by:
Dr Reshma Ramracheya
Research Scientist & University Research Lecturer at the University of Oxford
Senior Research Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford
Reshma.ramracheya@ocdem.ox.ac.uk

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