Doctor 24/7: Covid-19 is on the rise, who needs special attention?

I see signs of Covid-19 increasing again. I have heart disease, what should I pay attention to at this time, doctor? Thank you, doctor! (T.Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City).

Associate Professor - Doctor - Doctor Nguyen Nhu Vinh, Head of the Department of Respiratory Function Testing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City: replied, currently, thanks to the vaccine, Covid-19 is no longer as severe as before. However, for people with chronic diseases (also known as underlying diseases), being infected with an infection or a virus can make the disease worse.

Therefore, when following information on reputable newspapers and seeing the Covid-19 situation in their locality increasing, people with underlying diseases should protect themselves with the following measures:

Keeping your hands clean is one of the ways to prevent Covid-19.

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Limit contact with crowds, especially with people who have colds, flu or other contagious respiratory illnesses.

Wear a mask when in contact with strangers.

Wash your hands regularly, keep your hands clean at all times.

If you have symptoms of fever , stuffy nose, difficulty breathing, loss of smell, you must see a doctor.

Always strictly adhere to the treatment of underlying diseases as prescribed. If the underlying disease is not well controlled, you should go back to the doctor so that the treatment can be adjusted better.

When in doubt, follow the advice of medical staff and do not believe unverified information on social media platforms.

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