Symptoms of covid-19

The scourge of COVID-19 has been ravaging the planet. Most of us have heard that it is like the flu, except it can be much worse. The virus attacks your respiratory system and can end up giving you a bad fever. A cough and shortness of breath have been reported, and while almost half of the people who contract this novel coronavirus show almost no symptoms, some people in higher risk categories can end up getting hospitalized, and in the most extreme cases, require intubation to assist in breathing. There have been many fatalities across the globe due to complications stemming from contracting the virus. If you or anyone you know have the following symptoms, call your healthcare professional and seek care.