Coronavirus is causing a death every 13 minutes in the UK with the pandemic raging on. It has been reported that a total of 11,658 people have tested positive in the UK, with a staggering 4,300 NHS beds filled with Covid-19 patients. In an unprecedented scene last night Britons stood by their windows or balconies and congratulated the brave staff at the NHS for all their dedication during one of the most difficult times anyone has seen in their lives. Now is the time to act, to follow the rules given by the government and to be aware of any symptoms you may be suffering from. Pain in this body part is a symptom of coronavirus.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said: “Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
“Most people infected with the Covid-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.
“Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
“The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the Covid-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.”
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As cases increase so are more patients reaching out and informing others of their symptoms they endured before being tested positive for coronavirus. I
t’s well known that the virus’s common symptoms are fever, a new and persistent cough and experiencing shortness of breath.
Other symptoms that have been discussed include a loss of taste and smell, red eyes, blue lips, an inability to arise after sleep and nose congestion.
There has been discussion about aches and pains and in particular feeling pain in your muscles could be a warning of a possible infection.
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Summit Medical Group said: “As with the flu, most people who get coronavirus only experience mild viral symptoms such as fever, cough, muscle pain or weakness.”
A British man gave insight into his experience and what it’s like to have coronavirus for 10 days.
The 46-year-old man, who did not want to be named, was struck down after his wife came home from visiting Dubai.
Noting his experience in his diary, he revealed: “Woke up with really painful, aching muscles and a very sore throat.
What coronavirus does to the body
Viruses work by getting inside the cells of the body is made of and then hijacks them. It first infects the cells lining the throat, airways and lungs and turns them into “coronavirus factories” which spew out huge numbers of new viruses that go on to infect more.
Body aches, sore throat and a headache are all common at this stage.
The fever, and generally a feeling of the body feeling grotty is due to the immune system responding to this new infection.
The immune system has recognised the virus as a hostile invader and signals to the rest of the body that something is wrong by releasing chemicals knowns as cytokines.
These rally the immune system, however, they also cause body aches, pain and fever.
