Latest coronavirus update from Llangollen Health Centre

Here is the latest coronavirus update from Llangollen Health Centre ...

COVID-19 - PATIENT UPDATE NO 5

SELF-CARE ADVICE

This is general advice for anyone who is self-isolating at home for 7 days because they have a high temperature or a new continuous cough. 

Drink water to keep yourself hydrated; you should drink enough during the day so your urine is a pale clear colour.

You can use paracetamol to help with fever and aches and pains.  Use this according to the instructions on the packet/label and do not exceed the recommended dose.Current guidance does not recommend the use of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Nurofen, aspirin). 

You should only contact 111 if:

• you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
• your condition gets worse
• your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

You should remain at home until 7 days after the onset of your symptoms. After 7 days, if you feel better and no longer have a high temperature, you can return to your normal routine. If you have not had any signs of improvement and have not already sought medical advice, you should contact NHS Direct Wales online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111.

There is further advice on self-isolation on the Public Health Wales website:

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/