Covid-19 Information From Dr. John Watson

Covid-19 Information from Dr. John Watson

Stop hoarding Toilet Paper, what is that about, it’s not a stomach Virus. Stop hoarding food, seriously how much butter does anyone need?  The shops were out of butter, flour, eggs, milk.  Are you all taking up baking? Stop hoarding soap, toothpaste, washing machine detergent.  Did none of you take care of these things before?  How much do you really need?

So that was the kind of fun stuff, but seriously, butter?  Anyway, the following is actual recommendations and info from doctors and the CDC.

Wash your hands Often but not so much as to make them raw or break the skin, that just makes a lot more issues. Social distance yourself, at least 6 feet (about the distance a sneeze can travel. Cover your nose and mouth if you should sneeze or cough Self isolate if you should feel unwell and think you might have symptoms

The following are symptoms from various ailments to help decide what you might  have from USA Today

Allergies Runny nose Sneezing Red, swollen eyes Itchy eyes Itchy nose Tickle in the throat Rarely a fever

Cold Runny nose Sneezing Sore throat Aches and pains Mild dry cough Rarely a fever

Strep Sore throat Painful swallowing Fever

Flu Fever is common Dry cough Quick onset Headache Sore throat Fatigue Sometimes a runny nose Sometimes diarrhea

New Coronavirus, COVID-19 Shortness of breath Fever (above 100 degrees) Dry cough Gradual onset (two to 14 days after onset) Sometimes headache Sometimes aches and pains Mild sneezing Sometimes fatigue, but it’s not predominate like the flu Diarrhea is rare

I thought I would make a slightly fun post that i was surprised I hadn’t seen anyone do to get some helpful info out there.  Take care everyone!