IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SICK ?
These are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
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Fever
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Cough
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Sore throat
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Difficulty in breathing
Having these symptoms doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. However, since these are common symptoms of the COVID-19 infection, for the sake of those close to you, please follow the measures mentioned below. Understand that this is part of your national responsibility.
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Do not leave home for any reason other than seeking medical advice.
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If possible, use a separate room for yourself.
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Always keep a distance of at least one meter between yourself and others at home.
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If possible, use a separate washroom. If this is not possible, always wash the taps, doorknobs etc. after use with soap and water.
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Do not encourage visitors to the house.
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Frequently wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Ask your family members to do the same.
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Use separate cups, plates, towels, bedspreads etc. Wash them separately with soap and water.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing and sneezing. Safely dispose of the used tissues.
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Do not reuse face masks and gloves etc. Dispose them in a garbage bin with a lid.
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If you have returned from abroad or associated someone who has COVID-19 or someone suspected of being infected within the past 14 days, immediately report to the Public Health Inspector (PHI) or the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of your area.
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Call 1999 hotline for medical and other advice regarding Covid-19.
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Call 1990 for ambulance facilities in case of an emergency.
A person with above symptoms,
who has
returned to Sri Lanka from ANY COUNTRY within the last 14 days
or
having close-contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient during the last 14 days prior to onset of symptoms
or
with severe acute pneumonia regardless of travel or contact history as decided by the treating Consultant
