Read also on GA COVID-19 Benefit Cover<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nAs per WHO, Self-isolation can be defined as when you do not leave your home because you have or might have coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps to stop the virus from spreading to other people.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>When should one self-isolate?<\/strong><\/p>\nOne should self-isolate immediately if:<\/p>\n
\nThere is any symptom of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).<\/li>\n You have tested positive for coronavirus.<\/li>\n You live with someone who has symptoms or has tested positive.<\/li>\n You are told to self-isolate by the Ministry of Health disease surveillance team as part of contact tracing.<\/li>\n You arrive in the Kenya from a country with a high coronavirus risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTips on How to Self-isolate;<\/strong><\/p>\nYou must not leave your home if you are self-isolating.<\/p>\n
\nDo not go to work, school or public places \u2013 you may work from home.<\/li>\n Do not go on public transport or use taxis.<\/li>\n Do not go out to get food and medicine \u2013 order it online or by phone, or ask someone to bring it to your home.<\/li>\n Do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family \u2013 except for people providing essential care.<\/li>\n Do not go out to exercise \u2013 exercise at home or in your garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow long to self-isolate<\/strong>\nSomeone you live with has symptoms or has tested positive.<\/li>\n Someone in your support family has symptoms or has tested positive.<\/li>\n You’ve been told to self-isolate by ministry of health disease surveillance contact tracing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>How to treat Cases of COVID-19 in Uganda symptoms while at Home<\/strong><\/p>\nThere is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19), but you can often ease the symptoms at home until you recover.<\/p>\n
Treating a cough<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you have a cough, it’s best to avoid lying on your back. Lie on your side or sit upright instead.
Treating a high temperature<\/strong>\nGet lots of rest<\/li>\n Drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration \u2013 drink enough so your urine is light yellow and clear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nTake paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Things to try if you’re feeling breathless<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you’re feeling breathless, it can help to keep your room cool.
\nBreathing slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth, with your lips together like you’re gently blowing out a candle<\/li>\n Sitting upright in a chair<\/li>\n Relaxing your shoulders, so you’re not hunched<\/li>\n Leaning forward slightly \u2013 support yourself by putting your hands on your knees or on something stable like a chair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor any other symptom or not sure of what to do, kindly contact your healthcare provider or\u00a0DIAL 719<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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