It does not discriminate on the basis of family, race, religion, age, ethnic origin or social status. This disease can affect any one of us, and it is fatal. COVID is a new illness that can affect the lungs and airways. These symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu, thus if you are unsure you should contact your health professional. People at increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection include those with underlying medical conditions, including asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, and heart disease.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses. Thus, patients with symptoms are encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days and seek COVID testing by means made available through local public health officials.
Simple measures such as washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus from spreading. Following is a list of public health recommendations to avoid catching or transmitting coronavirus:.
We urge you to take any other precautions advised by your local public health and government officials. This is particularly true in relation to social distancing, which calls for avoiding large gatherings and maintaining a distance of 6 feet from people.
Social distancing aims to reduce the chance of contact with people who knowingly or unknowingly carry the coronavirus infection. People living with HIV who have not achieved viral suppression through antiretroviral therapy ART may have a compromised immune system that leaves them vulnerable to opportunistic infections and further disease progression.
