While most people with COVID-19 fully recover, the timeline for this recovery process varies.
The problem is that estimating fatality and recovery rates can be misleading.
COVID-19 may cause no symptoms, so data on people who are nottestedcannot be reported.
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Moreover, studies vary considerably in design and populations included (e.g., different ages and locations).
This can lead to isolation, loneliness, and negative emotions like guilt, frustration, and sadness.
You may also ask a provider to refer you to a counselor or therapist during this trying time.
Whats the Timeline for COVID Recovery?
How Long Is Someone Contagious With COVID-19?
People with no symptoms can also transmit the virus.
Symptoms can be continuous, come and go, and/or worsen or change over time.
New symptoms may also emerge after a COVID-19 illness.
Over 200 long COVID health symptoms have been reported.
How Common Is Long COVID-19?
Experts cannot predict the recovery from long COVID, although most people’s symptoms do get better.
Can You Become Reinfected With COVID?
This cycle can also repeat itselfso a person can get infected multiple times with COVID-19.
Drinking Lots of Fluids
Hydration is also essential to fighting off viral infections like COVID-19.
Avoid sweetened juices and soda containing sugar; instead, consider fruit-infused water or unsweetened tea.
Precaution for OTC Medication
Due to potential adverse effects, not everyone can take Tylenol or NSAIDs.
Resting
During COVID-19 recovery, giving your body and mind time to rest and heal is important.
Structure your day so that you might take frequent breaks and conserve energy.
In the end, coping with a COVID-19 infection physically and emotionally varies from person to person.
The good news is that most people recover from being sick from COVID-19.
Hospitalizations and fatality rates from confirmed COVID-19 infections have decreased remarkably worldwide since 2020.
While experts believe that those with long COVID improve eventually, the highly variable symptoms can be debilitating.
For the most recent updates on COVID-19, visit ourcoronavirus news page.
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