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How is COVID-19 treated?

For now, there is no medicine specifically made for Covid 19.

Generally, Covid is treated by boosting one’s immune system
ad managing symptoms and underlying conditions if any.

How Covid 19 is treated in Uganda.

For mild symptoms, Covid 19 can be treated at home. For se-

vere symptoms such as difficulty breathing, it’s important to

go to hospital as fast as possible.

Diet

If you are infected, it’s important to boost your immune sys-

tem to fight off the infection.

 Have a balanced diet but most importantly increase vitamins

such as A, C, D and minerals—zinc. Sources include; citrus

fruits, pumpkin seeds, sitting under sun for about 15

minutes for vitamin D, etc.

 Other immune boosters; ginger, garlic, lemon, etc.

 Avoid cold food. All food should be eaten warm.

Stay home

 Stay home to have enough rest to give your body a fighting

chance and also prevent infecting other people.

Exercise

 Light exercise for up to 30 minutes per day is recommended.

Among other things, exercise helps to keep lungs active.

This minimizes chances that you will have difficulty breath-

ing.