2023-11-02 05:59:54
If your throat is scratchy or your nose is running, then the first might be the case Symptoms of Corona be. Even if the virus has lost its former terror over the years, it can still lead to serious illnesses and even death. But what do you actually do when you… Corona positive is?
What to do if you are Corona positive?
Anyone who suspects they have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 should first carry out a rapid antigen test or an antigen self-test. If the result is positive, those affected should immediately limit their contacts – especially with risk groups, as the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) reports. The result should then be confirmed by a PCR test. The BZgA advises those who are presumably infected to contact their family doctor.
A general right to a free PCR test following a positive rapid test or self-test – as was the case during the pandemic – has no longer existed since March 1, 2023. However, if there is suspicion and corresponding symptoms, doctors can arrange a PCR test. And even if you don’t show any signs of illness but have a positive antigen test, you can get a PCR test if your doctor decides that it makes sense.
Since the Corona disease can progress very differently, the progress should be kept in mind. Although most cases are mild and can be cured at home, it can also lead to a serious illness that requires treatment in hospital. Although all measures once morest the corona virus have now been lifted, it may be that some Hospitals and doctor’s offices continue to require masks prescribe.
The Federal Center for Health Education advises that anyone who has particular risk factors for a severe course of the disease should contact a doctor early following an infection. For example, targeted antiviral therapy with antiviral medications may make sense for these groups of people.
If the health condition does not improve during the first week of the illness or if it even gets worse, those affected should contact their family doctor’s practice by telephone. Anyone who needs medical help outside of office hours should contact the medical emergency service on 116117. In acute emergencies, such as sudden shortness of breath, you should dial 112.
The symptoms usually subside following a certain period of time, but if this is not the case, suspicion might arise Long-Covid consist. Those affected should consult a doctor for clarification. In order to better help these patients, Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has a Long-Covid-Initiative initiated so that those affected can access medication more quickly.
By the way: There are many now different Corona variants, which we provide you with a list have summarized. A completely new one Corona-Variant is Pirola.
How do you behave correctly if you are Corona positive?
The Federal Center for Health Education advises that anyone who has been infected with Corona should avoid contact and stay at home. However, Corona is no longer a reason to stay home from workbut employers must take certain precautions.
Even if some People are immune to Coronacontact with people with risk factors for a severe course should be avoided.
To ensure that no one else gets infected, people infected with corona should, in addition to avoiding contact, adhere to the following behavioral and hygiene measures, according to the BZgA:
Infected people should be housed separately from other household members and only have contact with those they need for support. One Obligation to isolate However, it no longer exists in Germany. Common areas such as bathrooms and kitchens should be used separately from other household members. The same applies to eating meals. If contact cannot be avoided in the household, everyone involved should wear mouth and nose protection and maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters from each other. All rooms in the apartment and house should be ventilated regularly. Sick people should turn away from others when coughing or sneezing and hold either a tissue or the crook of their arm in front of their mouth and nose. Hands should then be washed. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned daily with a standard household cleaning product and a surface disinfectant. These include, for example, smartphones, bedside tables, bed frames and bathroom and toilet surfaces.
In addition, those affected should follow further recommendations from their treating doctor.
By the way: The Symptoms of a cold, flu and corona infection are often similar, but there are some differences.
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