Following a string of community Covid-19 cases recently, medical experts have come forward to address what seems to be a worrying situation.
According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), investigations revealed that several cases from the K-9 para-veterinarian cluster had failed to seek medical attention even after developing respiratory symptoms.
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They tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after, raising concerns that similar incidents might be happening within the local community.
After several cases linked to a K-9 para-veterinarian surfaced in recent weeks, Singapore recorded our first infection cluster in months.
What was more concerning was that at least 3 patients from the cluster delayed seeking medical attention despite showing symptoms, reports CNA.
Some of their symptoms include:
Acknowledging that staying home to recover from these symptoms may have been normal before the pandemic, experts are stressing that things are different now.
Experts CNA interviewed offered several likely reasons why patients may hesitate to see a doctor even with mild symptoms.
One possibility is that they might think 1 symptom alone may not warrant a visit. Instead, a possible infection would come from a combination of symptoms like fever and cough.
So like their pre-pandemic habits, people would be pre-disposed to monitoring their condition at home first.
Other likelihoods considering current circumstances could be one of the following:
Regardless, experts insist that even the mildest symptoms should spur someone to see a doctor. The new cluster is proof enough of the undesirable consequences should a patient decide against doing so.
While the loss of taste and smell are unique indicators of a possible Covid-19 infection, they aren’t the only symptoms, reports CNA.
Experts note that common flu symptoms are likely signs too, and the only way to find out is through a test.
Hence, they encourage anyone even with the mildest respiratory symptoms, with or without a fever, to seek medical attention immediately.
To help you ascertain better, here are some signs to look out for:
If you or anyone you know shows any of the above symptoms, make sure to arrange a visit to the clinic ASAP.
Keeping our community safe is a shared responsibility, so let’s do what we can.
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