ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Viruses tend to spread more easily in colder climates because of lower humidity.
There are 1 billion cases of influenza each year. According to the American Lung Association, an adult gets a cold two to four times a year. Currently, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus infection worldwide has exceeded 700 million. Many people worry about how contagious it is when they feel good. When will they be able to return to their normal schedule?
As flu and cold season approaches and the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, many people recovering from these illnesses are worried about how long they will be able to infect their family and friends. Health experts advise that the duration of contagiousness varies depending on the specific disease.
If you have the flu or a cold, you are generally contagious during the first few days of illness. However, it is important to note that some symptoms, such as a persistent cough, may continue even after you are no longer contagious.
“Some people are chronically fatigued, some have persistent fevers, and some have chest problems,” said Dr. Dixie Harris, a respiratory critical care physician at Intermountain Health. Some people are,” he said.
With COVID-19, people are typically contagious for a period before symptoms appear and up to five days after the onset of symptoms. However, this may vary depending on the situation and it is important to follow isolation and isolation guidelines provided by health authorities.
Dr Harris said: So this is just one of those situations where they really have to adjust the pace of their activities. ”
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Also, in the case of strep throat, doctors say that if you take antibiotics for 24 hours, you are no longer contagious. In the case of gastroenteritis, he is no longer contagious two days after the symptoms subside. Also, in the case of whooping cough, if you give him antibiotics for 5 days, he will no longer be infectious.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may introduce a new symptom-based isolation approach for COVID-19 this spring. This will allow people with mild symptoms who are improving to go out without taking medication if they do not have a fever for 24 hours. It would be similar to the guidelines set for influenza.
While the virus is not less contagious, the new protocols will ensure that people who previously did not or did not want to stay home for five days now take at least some precautions when sick. Shorter isolation periods may be possible to allow for more effective treatment.
