Greetings!

We understand your worries regarding COVID-19 since we’re now in the midst of outbreak. Unfortunately, I’m not clear of the question you’re intended to ask.

Nevertheless, this are the common symptoms for COVID-19 infection:

• Fever (more than 37.5 degrees celcius)
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Aches and pains
• Sorethroat
• Headaches
• Shortness of breath

However, as you may already aware, these symptoms are not specific to COVID-19 but can be presented in other conditions such as in common flu and other infections by bacteria or other viruses.

Therefore, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories and further actions suggested will be provided according to the classification.

On top of that, you are encouraged to practice precaution guideline to prevent infection from Centre of Disease Control (CDC):

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

You’re also advisable to stay home and only go out if neccesary.

You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.

With everyone cooperation, I believe we can conquer this outbreak before it get worse.