Covid. If you get these 3 symptoms in August, take the test

Tal like other diseases, Covid has symptoms that can be easily confused with other health problems. Still, during this month of August, there are symptoms you should be aware of. Doctors warn you that if you have them, it's best to confirm everything with a test.

At this time of beach, sun and heat, some symptoms may be more complicated to perceive and distinguish. Parade magazine talked to some doctors to better understand the situation and how to act.

Covid. The symptoms you should be aware of in August

“The problem during the summer is that many people do not expect Covid to contract and do not know the fact that the virus spreads, sometimes at levels even higher than in the winter months, when temperatures get higher” says Doctor Gurinder Singh Sidhu.

“ People can assign their symptoms to things like jet lag or a cold and continue as if nothing was, without taking the test for Covid or consulting a doctor. This can cause them to spread the virus to other people by accident. It's important to help make people aware that Covid can spread throughout the year” continues.

In this way, another doctor warned of some of Covid’s symptoms that should take into account and get him to take the test as soon as possible. “Covid’s common symptoms continue to include fever or chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, nasal congestion, fatigue, headache, muscle or body pain, and loss of taste or smell, although symptoms may vary from person to person,” says William Schaffner.
 
On the other hand, nausea and diarrhoea may also indicate Covid in some cases, as well as other gastrointestinal problems. Sore throat, nasal congestion and cough are easily confused with allergies, as well as headache, and can be easily discarded when it is possible to be Covid. However, it is important that you take the test.

The outbreak of cyclosporiasis may also raise suspicions about diarrhea, which may also be important to make this assessment. 

How to protect yourself and treat Covid in the summer?

“ The currently available Covid vaccine continues to provide protection against the development of serious diseases,” says William Schaffner. Additionally, masking in places with many people remains another care. You should also take care of yes, keep up to date, control stress and bet on a healthy diet.

If you end up infected, it is important to seek medical advice quickly. “For people at high risk of developing severe Covid, including persons aged 50 years or older, as well as those with certain preexisting medical conditions, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen” says Gurinder Singh Sidhu.