Dr. Awad Tajuddin, Advisor to the President for Health Affairs, spoke about the difference between cold and flu symptoms and the symptoms of the emerging corona virus.
Tajuddin said that the symptoms of colds are a slight sore throat and a slight rise in temperature, and there is no pain in the bones, while the symptoms of seasonal flu, high temperature, pain in the bones, cough, fatigue, headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea.
He explained that the symptoms of the Corona virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza in some symptoms such as fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle pain, loss of the sense of smell and taste, indicating that the specialist doctor can distinguish the symptoms of Corona.
The Health Affairs Adviser in the President of the Republic confirmed that Egypt’s participation in obtaining a safe vaccine for the Coronavirus exists and there is no need for concern, noting that the President constantly monitors every step in the health record and always directs the provision of medical supplies and forms of coexistence, and puts the citizen’s health at the forefront.
He added: There is a fear of entering the winter season, and citizens should take all precautions in the coming period, good ventilation, not closing windows, adhering to social distancing, wearing a muzzle, not shaking hands during the meeting, while washing hands frequently for a period of at least 20 seconds, and be To be aware of all developments of the Coronavirus from its official sources and adhere to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
The Ministry of Health and Population announced a symmetrical discharge from hospitals after receiving the necessary medical care and recovery in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization, which brought the total of those recovering from the virus to 98,813 cases as of yesterday.
Mujahid said that according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization issued on May 27, 2020, the disappearance of symptoms for 10 days after infection is an indication of the patient’s recovery from the Corona virus.
“Mujahid” stated that the total number that was registered in Egypt with the new Corona virus until yesterday reached 106,397 cases, of which 98,813 cases recovered and 6187 deaths.
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