How do I know it's Covid?

Having had a recent exposure to Covid at the Bridge to Health office we have decided to post this blog to help clients understand more about when and when not to come in for appointments.

The client thought their symptoms of LOSS OF TASTE AND SMELL were associated with allergies...
In truth this client was four days into a case of COVID and tested positive the next day!

Every person with active symptoms can expose many others who will then pass it on to their families, friend and co-workers. Many of those can be elderly, immune compromised or young children.

Refer to the chart above for a better understanding of symptoms associated with Covid.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES AND PASS THEM, NOT THE COVID, ONTO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

• There are similarities in symptoms, so it's important that you not guess...GET TESTED!
• If you have any symptoms for the Covid, Influenza, a cold or allergies don't guess...GET TESTED!
• If you have any symptoms for the Covid, Influenza, a cold or allergies don't guess...DO NOT GO OUT IN PUBLIC, UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN TESTED!
• GET TESTED REGULARLY, as many folks are asymptomatic in the beginning, but are still passing the virus onto others.
• AVOID GETTING THE COVID. See our "Fear not the Covid" blog for a simple commonsense guide to protecting yourself and your family.
• STAY AWAY FROM CROWDS! The newest mutation of the virus is more contagious, not more virulent. It's easier to get and to pass on....GET TESTED!
• WEAR YOUR MASK OVER THE ENTIRE FACE. Encourage other to do the same, politely. There are a number of companies making head bands with buttons to the straps can go onto the button and not over the ears...easing the pain of wearing a mask all day! Etsy Amazon...or sew buttons on head bands you  already have!
• ASK...at your workplace, your family members, friends....do they have symptoms, have they been exposed? Refer them to this post or to the CDC Guidelines, or to your State's Guidelines for prevention of the spread.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AN ACTIVE CASE.....

• DO NOT GO ANYWHERE...YOU MUST QUARANTINE FOR 10 DAYS. This includes you and any family members who have been exposed by you , were with you  when you were exposed or live in your residence.
• GET TESTED, within three days of exposure and then again on the 10th day. If the virus has gained a foothold in your mouth, sinuses, ears, eyes and throat you  will begin to have symptoms within a few days.
• IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE PREVENTION PROTOCOLS, in the "Fear not the Covid-19 Blog
• Not everyone gets the same symptoms, DO NOT DISMISS ANY SYMPTOM ON THE CHART ABOVE, until you have been TESTED!

So I hope you are all getting the import here....get tested regularly, use your commonsense and focus on building your immunity and your consciousness in order to help yourself and others! Below is a chart showing the most common symptoms of Covid.