{"id":8740,"date":"2020-04-17T06:18:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T06:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=8740"},"modified":"2020-05-06T06:47:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T06:47:35","slug":"how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-in-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/whats-trending\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-in-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Coronavirus at Home in 3 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The novel coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the globe ever since its inception. While the nation is tackling the menace by implementing measures like enforcing a lockdown (which has extended till May 3<sup>rd,<\/sup> 2020), ensuring the running of essential services and increasing the supply of protective gear, there are certain steps you can take from home to keep the virus in check and prevent its spread.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Know the symptoms <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in tackling coronavirus is to know and recognize its symptoms. According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms of coronavirus fall into two categories \u2013 mild and severe. Mild symptoms include a runny nose and headache. Severe symptoms include prolonged dry cough, sore throat, fever and difficulty in breathing. Furthermore, age is not a bar for contracting the virus, however, people in the older age bracket and those suffering from major ailments are naturally more exposed to the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-2.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID -19 Symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-8743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-2.jpeg 653w, https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-2-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Follow these basic protective measures <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there\nis no medication or vaccine to eradicate coronavirus, these basic protective\nmeasures are being practiced globally and are instrumental in preventing the\nvirus from spreading: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Read<\/strong>:- <a title=\"Where to Get Checked for Coronavirus in Mumbai?\" href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/trends\/where-to-get-checked-for-coronavirus-in-mumbai\/\">Where to Get Checked for Coronavirus in Mumbai? <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands with soap, liquid\nhand wash and alcohol based sanitizer. Since the virus can accumulate on your\nhands, it is important to wash your hands at regular intervals to eliminate the\nrisk of contraction. <\/li><li>Cover your mouth with your hand or\nelbow whilst sneezing or coughing. Since saliva droplets can contain and\ntransmit the coronavirus, the chances of contraction can increase. <\/li><li>Avoid touching your face with your\nhands. The unconscious use of hands can put it into contact with several\nsurfaces that in turn can transmit the virus from your hands to your face, and\nultimately to your system. <\/li><li>Ideally, mass gatherings should be\navoided but if you need to step out, wear a mask and maintain a distance of at\nleast 1 meter from the person next to you. Maintain the same distance from\nelderly people residing at your home, to minimize the risk of infecting them.<\/li><li>Maintain a balanced and healthy\ndiet to increase your immunity levels. An adequate amount of sleep and a home\nwork out can also boost your immunity. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-1.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID -19 Precautions\" class=\"wp-image-8742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-1.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. The coronavirus test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tests for coronavirus are being carried out around the clock by the country\u2019s hospitals and health professionals. They are conducted in government authorized laboratories and hospitals. Since coronavirus is a respiratory disease, tests include the collection of swabs from a patient\u2019s throat or nose for the purpose of nasopharyngeal sampling. Upon collection, the samples are then sent out for testing and drawing up a diagnosis.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Read<\/strong>:- <a title=\"Types of Mask Best Suitable to Prevent Coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/trends\/types-of-mask-best-suitable-to-prevent-coronavirus\/\">Types of Mask Best Suitable to Prevent Coronavirus <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience mild symptoms, the advisable thing to do would be to stay home, since people experiencing such symptoms can recover quickly. If you experience severe symptoms, visit your nearby health care center immediately. Since the testing procedure is costly and time consuming, it would be wise to practice the \u201cPrevention is better than cure\u201d principle amidst the current scenario. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The novel coronavirus has spread like wildfire around the globe ever since its inception. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tata-blog.osian.dev\/blog\/trends\/how-to-check-coronavirus-at-home-in-3-simple-steps\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coronavirus","category-whats-trending"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>3 Simple Steps on How to Check Coronavirus at Home - Tata Capital Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As the vaccination of COVID-19 is not available till now and the panic is worldwide. 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