COVID-19 frequently asked outpatient questions

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]

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Knowledge Based Questions

• How accurate are the COVID-19 serology tests?
• Is COVID-19 a real disease?
• What is the source of COVID-19?
• Is COVID-19 airborne?
• Are countries with warmer climates immune to COVID-19?
• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
• Is there a cure for the CORONA VIRUS disease?
• Where do I go to get tested for COVID-19?
• How can I avoid getting infected with COVID-19?
• I am pregnant, does that make me more at risk?
• Can I get COVID-19 from my pets or other animals?

Everyday Life Questions

• How can I get back to work and avoid infection?
• What do I need to protect myself when I go to the gym?
• My wife and I are >65. Is it safe to go to the store?
• What is the meaning of self-isolation
• I recently returned from a COVID-19 hotspot, What do I do?
• Can I report someone who I believe is infected but has refused to self isolate?
• As a business owner, how can I protect my staff?

• AT HOME -
  • Cleaning and disinfecting-
    • How to clean and disinfect surfaces? - Use soap and water to clean the surfaces which will help in cleaning the dirt. After that use disinfectants to kill the microbes. Here is a list of disinfectants approved by the EPA (United States environment protection agency). Use disposable gloves.
    • Which surfaces at home should I disinfect regularly?- Door knobs, sink, dinning table, Phones, Laptop, light switch, keyboard.
    • Which products can I use for disinfecting home? - Here is a list of disinfectants approved by the EPA (United States environment protection agency).
    • Can I use bleach at home to disinfect? - Yes use bleach 5 table spoon per gallon of water.
    • How often and when to clean hands with soap and water while at home? - Wash hands before and after cooking, eating, cleaning surfaces, touching any supplies brought from the store, laundry.
    • How to do laundry? Can I mix laundry of coronavirus infected person ? - Yes, you can mix laundry and wash hands before and after doing laundry.
  • What precautions to follow as a caregiver to my family in quarantine?- If you are the care giver at your house provide support with basic needs like give medicines as per doctor's advise, giving medicines to lower fever like paracetamol. Its very important to watch for warning signs like - Troubled breathing, excessive pain in the chest, non responsive to your talk, confused and bluish discolouration of lips. Clean and disinfect the house as per above recommendations. Have a seperate bathroom if possible. The person who is sick should wash utensils if possible. If the sick family member isn't able to wash then do the laundry by wearing disposable gloves, wash hands with soap and water. Limit contact, wear a scarf or cloth face mask when around the sick person at home. Check if you are getting any symptoms like fever, dry cough, muscle pain and other flu like symptoms. Regardless if you as a caregiver at home are symptomatic or not you should quarantine yourself for 14 days if you have come in contact with the sick person.
  • I don't have symptoms but my family member has tested positive should I quarantine myself? - yes.
• GOING OUTSIDE-
• TRAVEL
• PREGNANCY AND COVID 19
• CHILDREN AND COVID 19
• KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH IN QUARANTINE.

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