Feed the Children Philippines, Inc.

is one with the nation in proactively propagating

information to help the general public be more aware of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the
country and world. We ask our partners and volunteers on the ground to cooperate and follow
these simple guidelines to stay healthy and protected.

COLDS versus FLU versus

CORONAVIRUS
Indicators COLDs FLU CORONAVIRUS
Time between catch- 1-3 days 1-4 days 2-14 days
ing the virus and
beginning to show
symptoms
Symptom onset Gradual Abrupt Gradual

How long do symp- 7-12 days 3-7 days Mild cases:~2 weeks.
toms last Severe or critical
disease: 3-6 weeks
Major symptoms
Fever Sometimes Common Common
Runny nose (Sip-on) Common Sometimes Less Common
Sore throat Common Sometimes Less Common
Cough Common Sometimes Common
Body Ache Rare; if oc- Common Less Common
curs, mild

Difficulty Breathing Rare Rare Common

Source: Coronavirus: No-Panic Helpguide By 1mg. https://
www.1mg.com/articles/coronavirus-all-your-question s-answered/
 Guide to Monitor the Symptoms of COVID-
19
Source: Ministry of Health, Singapore

RECOGNISING THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 FROM DAY TO DAY

DAY 1-3
1. Symptoms similar to colds.
2. Mild throat pain.
3. No fever, not tired. Still consume food and drink as normal.

DAY 4
1. Throat little bit painful, body feels like drunk.
2. Voice becoming sore.
3. Body temperature around 36.5°.
4. Beginning of disturbance on eating habit.
5. Mild headaches 6. Mild diarrhea

DAY 5
1. Throat pain and sore voice
2. Mild body heatness. Body temperature btw 36.5°-36.7°.
3. Weak body and feeling joints pain.

DAY 6
1. Beginning of mild fever with temperature around 37°
2. Dry cough 3. Throat pain while eating, swallowing food or talk-
ing.
3. Exhausted and nausea
4. Difficulty in breathing occasionally
5. Fingers feeling pain 7. Diarrhea and vomiting

DAY 7
1. Higher fever from 37.4°-37.8°
2. Coughing incessantly with phlegm.
3. Body pain and headache.
4. Worsening diarrhea.
5. Vomiting

DAY 8
1. Fever around 38° or above 38°
2. Breathing difficulties, everytime breathing, chest feels heavy.
3. Coughing incessantly.
4. Headaches, joints becoming lame and buttock pain.

DAY 9
1. Symptoms remain unchanged but becoming worst
2. Worsening fever 3.Worsening cough
3. Difficulties in breathing and have to struggle hard to breath.
4. At this stage, blood test and chest x-ray need to be conducted
immediately.

Angono Municipal Health Office—(02) 650-5792

DOH Region 4-A: P. Tuazon Blvd, Project 4, Quezon City,
Metro Manila; (02) 440 3372
DOH Region 7: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, Cebu ; (032) 418 7123
DOH Region 9: Labuan - Limpapa National Road,
Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur; (062) 983 0934
DOH NATIONAL OFFICE:- San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman,
Sta. Cruz, Manila; (02) 8651-7800
Cebu City Health Office—(032) 232 1527
Cebu Provincial Health Office—(032) 888 2329
Bohol Provincial Health Office -(038) 235 4916
Negros Oriental Provincial Health Office - (035) 225
1111 Sindangan Municipal Office— (065)224-2252
Jose Dalman Municipal Office—0908 296
1736 Leon B. Postigo c/o Municpal Health
Office
Batangas Provincial Health Office— (043) 723 0894
For developed signs and symptoms, you may ask assistance
from your Barangay Health Emergency Response Team
(BHERT) or visit the nearest hospitals.

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