COVID–19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus is relatively a new disease, with fresh information being known on a dynamic basis about the natural history of the disease, especially in terms of post-recovery events, it says. It adds that recovered patients should look for early warning signs such as high grade fever, breathlessness, drop in oxygen levels, unexplained chest pain, new onset of confusion, focal weakness. “Take support of community based self-help groups, civil society organisations, and qualified professionals for recovery and rehabilitation process (medical, social, occupational, livelihood). Seek psycho-social support from peers, community health workers, counsellors. If required seek mental health support service and participate in group sessions of yoga, meditation etc.

Source: The Hindu September 13, 2020 05:57 UTC