It has been almost a year since the pandemic started. People from many parts of the world continue to struggle under COVID-19. However, children and adults under Companion Care in Illinois can stay safe at home, especially when they are vulnerable to the disease.

Influenza and COVID-19 have similar symptoms. It will be hard to know if you, your children, or your elderly loved ones only have to flu or the coronavirus. So watch out if you have the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Sore throat

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC also noted other signs like runny or stuffy nose, muscular pain or body aches, diarrhea, and headaches that usually appear from 5 to 14 days after infection. Some survivors also noticed the loss of taste or smell as an initial symptom.

So what should you do if you suspect someone has contracted the coronavirus?

If someone under Personal Care in Indiana is experiencing those symptoms, call 911 or your local health facility and seek professional advice. Your caution can save their life.

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