coronavirus pandemic
新冠肺炎 新型コロナウイルス感染症 新型コロナウイルス コロナウイルス
This tag refers to images referencing the late 2019 and onward outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that is caused by the virus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Notice: not every post with someone wearing a surgical mask or other mask should be tagged with this. The commentary, post, or source tags should make some reference to it.
Signs and Symptoms
It is spread through droplets and surfaces. While it isn't believed to be airborne, it is very contagious, spreading from human to human.
Symptoms include:
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Coughing
- Fever
- Red eyes
- Loss of smell
- Loss of taste
It may also result in seemingly nothing at all while the carrier is still contagious to others.
Severe cases can include:
- High fever
- Difficulty breathing
- Pain or pressure in the chest
- Confusion
- Blue pale face or lips
If you experience 1 or more symptoms stay home if possible (seek medical attention for SEVERE cases) and/or call your healthcare provider so they can prepare ahead from getting others sick.