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

• What is novel Coronavirus?
• What is the source of Coronavirus?
• Why is the Coronavirus infection called COVID-19?
• How does the Coronavirus spreads?
• Who is at risk for infection that causes COVID-19?
• Why are we seeing the surge in Coronavirus infection cases?
• How worried should healthy people be about becoming infected with COVID-19?
• How can people get the right knowledge and stop the stigma related to COVID-19?
• Can someone who already has active Coronavirus infection spread to other people?
• Can staying in warm weather outdoors stop the transmission of Coronavirus?
• Can I get COVID-19 infection if I eat food from restaurant?
• What precautions should I take if someone from my family has been tested positive for COVID-19?
• What precautions should I take to prevent my child from getting COVID-19?
• What symptoms will my child get if he/she gets the Coronavirus infection?
• Are the symptoms of COVID-19 same in both children and adults?
• Should children wear masks while going out?
• How do I give right knowledge to my child about the COVID-19 during this Coronavirus Pandemic?
• What measures should parents take in general to protect the children from Coronavirus Infection?
• What is Multisystem Inflammatory syndome in children (MIS-C) and who is at risk of getting it?
• What is the difference between flu and COVID-19? How do I know if I have normal flu or Coronavirus infection?
• Should I be tested for Coronavirus if I have cough?
• What type of tests are done to detect Coronavirus Infection?
• Are the tests done to detect COVID-19 painful?
• Are the tests done for COVID-19 free of cost?
• Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
• What is antibody testing? Can I get my antibody testing done for Coronavirus Infection?
• What are the first steps to be taken once I know my COVID-19 test is positive?
• Can I test negative for Coronavirus Infection and later test positive for the same?
• I recently tested negative of COVID-19. Does it mean I am totally free of Coronavirus?
• If I am recovered from Coronavirus, what are the chances that I might never get it back?
• Who is at higher risk of getting the COVID-19?
• What precautions do people with higher risk of getting COVID-19 take?
• I have diabetes and hypertension. Am I at higher risk of getting COVID-19?
• Should I change any of my on-going medications to get protected from COVID-19?
• Should I stop taking my medications if I get tested positive for COVID-19?
• I have a disability. Am I at higher risk of getting COVID-19 positive?
• Am I at a risk of getting Coronavirus infection if I attend a funeral of a person who was COVID-19 positive?
• Can I touch the dead body of a person at a funeral who was COVID-19 positive?
• My husband died of Coronavirus infection.Can I keep his belongings safely?
• My family member died of COVID-19 overseas. Can I bring his body to my country? What precautions should I take?

Everyday Life Questions

• How can I get back to work and avoid infection?

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