For confirmed COVID-19 infections, reported illnesses have ranged from people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill. Symptoms can include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Breathing difficulty
• Tiredness
• Olfactory loss

In some cases, the coronavirus does not present any symptoms such as common fever, colds, but the virus itself is present.

One important thing to note is to take preventive measures to lower the risk of infection. Although wearing a mask is not proved to protect human from the virus. The mask will help to prevent the individual from infecting others.

What is more important is to ensure that we always keep our hands clean. We touch a lot of objects in a day and we inevitably touch our faces or even touch our family members. These are how virus and bacteria are spread. Listed below are some of the other more common preventive measures you can take to help prevent the spread of respiratory virus.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Click to learn about the 8 Important Steps to Hand Hygiene
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Make sure meat and eggs are cook thoroughly.
• Avoid wet markets
• Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.