Thread by @WHOPhilippines

Around 80% of people who become infected with COVID-19 only develop mild symptoms & recover w/o any special medical treatment.

Self-isolating, at home or in a facility, is recommended for young people with no comorbidities & have mild symptoms.

Here's our #homecare guide 👇

Be aware of the symptoms of #COVID19. If you show the common symptoms, consult a healthcare provider and get tested.

If you show ANY of the severe symptoms, seek immediate medical care.

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You're eligible for home isolation if you're a mild or asymptomatic case, & has a separate room & toilet at home with good ventilation.

If you're NOT eligible & experiencing ANY severe symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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You're not eligible for home isolation if you have the following comorbidities and symptoms.

If you're NOT eligible & experiencing ANY severe symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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Take care of yourself while on home isolation. Eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Take paracetamol as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

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Take care of yourself while on home isolation. Do not self-medicate except for paracetamol. Monitor your oxygen level with a pulse oximeter if advised by your healthcare provider.

If you're experiencing ANY severe symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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Protect those you live with. Keep distance from others & keep wearing a mask. Wash your hands regularly, & use separate utensils for food & drink.

If you're experiencing ANY severe symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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Protect those you live with. Dispose of your waste properly. Open your windows to improve ventilation. Ask your carer to wear a mask & wash their hands regularly.

If you're experiencing ANY severe symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

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If you're advised to use a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen level, make sure to follow the instructions of your healthcare provider.

If your oxygen saturation is below 90% & you have any difficulty breathing, seek medical care immediately.

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Whatever your level of oxygen, seek medical care immediately if you have ANY of these symptoms for SEVERE cases.

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If your oxygen level is 94% or above, continue monitoring your oxygen level.

If it's between 90% to 94%, consult your healthcare provider.

If it's below 90% & you have any difficulty breathing, seek medical care immediately.

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If your oxygen level is 94% or above, continue monitoring your oxygen level.

If it's between 90% to 94%, consult your healthcare provider.

If it's below 90% & you have any difficulty breathing, seek medical care immediately.

#BAHAYnihan #homecare #COVID19PH

If you're experiencing ANY of the following SEVERE symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

#BAHAYnihan #homecare #COVID19PH

Oxygen therapy is not for self-medication. It must be done in a health facility and under the supervision of a healthcare provider.

If you're experiencing ANY SEVERE symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

#BAHAYnihan #homecare #COVID19PH