COVID-19 facts:
-More than 60,000 people who contracted the disease have recovered.
– For most people, it causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. and patients rebound within two weeks
– Those with more serious ailments — including pneumonia — may not improve for up to six weeks.
-Tests led by U.S. government scientists show that virus can live in the air for several hours, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. Experts say that shows the importance hygiene: washing your hands and not touching your face.
Flu, cold or COVID-19?
The flu, the common cold and the new coronavirus are circulating at the same time but differences in symptoms can help tell which virus is to blame.
Flu comes on suddenly and more severely than a cold, often with a higher fever, aches, chills and a dry cough. Doctors say it’s not too late to get a flu shot
Coronavirus is signaled by a cough, shortness of breath and a fever that may not appear right away.
Doctors urge patients to call ahead if they’re sick and not just show up seeking care.