Signs showing that you DO NOT have the Corona Virus

Since the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 virus worldwide, there are so many information out there revolving around what the virus is and what is not.

The increasing number of cases recorded in Nigeria and how the virus has affected several businesses and daily human interaction has made the matter a great concern.

Despite governmental regulations to prevent people from staying in overcrowded places and encouraging social distancing and self-isolation, most people still go about their daily businesses moving from one place to the other, especially via public vehicles.

While it is possible to have contact with an asymptomatic carrier of the contagious Coronavirus, it should be noted that most people will not see any symptoms until about 2 - 14 days of infection according to World Health Organization (WHO) and Centre for Diseases Control (CDC).

Before I highlight some of the vivid signs to prove you do not have the virus in your body system, you might want to quickly check out the progressive symptoms of Corona Virus first.

So how can you be so sure you are free from the coronavirus pandemic even when you are feeling sick?

1. Evaluate your chances of being infected: First, you need to genuinely ask yourself some series of questions. Have you been to any crowded places recently? Did you by any means come in contact with anyone who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus? Can you remember the last time anyone close to you sneezed or coughed? Did you come in contact with anyone who recently travelled from a region with a high risk of the infection? These questions among others can help you weigh the risk of being infected.
2. Carry out preliminary checks: COVID-19 virus basically affects the respiratory system. One of the common symptoms associated with people infected with coronavirus is shortness of breath often accompanied with cough, fever and sometimes sore throat. If your medical case is totally different from this, you may be suffering from another health condition different from coronavirus.

However, if you are suspecting that you may have been infected with the virus, the best thing to do is to isolate yourself at home and call the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Toll-free number: 080097000010

Only laboratory tests or medical diagnosis can ascertain who is positive for the novel coronavirus or not.

Disregard the erroneous information about self-diagnosis such as holding your breath for 10 minutes without sneezing and drinking a lot of water. Medical experts all over the world have revealed that none of these activities can help discover or curtail the coronavirus disease.

The best way to prevent contracting the virus is to avoid exposing yourself in the first place by observing common hygienic practices such as regular washing of hands, keeping surfaces clean, and staying away from crowded areas or people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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