hank you for your question

I understand that you are currently having shortness of breath and started to have sore throat. In view to that, I understand your concern regarding this issue of coronavirus since there’s an outbreak of the virus.

From your given situation I would advice you 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 with an advice on the next appropriate steps that you should take.

Nevertheless, you should watch out for your current symptom and development of any other such as

• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Body ache
• Sore throat
• Headache

In the meantime, it is very crucial for you to follow this step from Centre of Disease Control (CDC) to prevent from contracting or spreading the virus:

• 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

Aside from COVID-19 infection, these symptoms might be due to other causes. For instance:

• Tonsilitis
• Dehydration
• Throat infection
• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis infection

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 https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.