Anonymous
3 years
Determine if it is a common illness or covic-19
Hi, I and my husband go to Vietnam (Danang-hoi an-Hue) on 4/3-8/3. After went back home on 8/3 , my husband get fever on 38degree. Fever recovery the next day , and we have check our body temperature everyday maintain at 36.5-36.7degree now~ How do we determine if it is a common illness or covic-19?Is there anything we need to pay more attention to?
Thanks
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
4 years
Hi there. Thank you for your question.
First and foremost, I understand your concern regarding this issue of coronavirus since there’s an outbreak of the virus.
According to your inquiry, these are the symptoms that might be manifest by infected persons:
Fever
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Body ache
Sore throat
Headache
Runny nose
If you develop any of the above symptoms you are advisable to visit the doctor. You may also 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 https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.
I wish you would always be in your best health and thank you.
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