Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads primarily by person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets that become airborne when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
Symptoms of Covid-19
Symptoms of COVID-19 include respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, a new loss of sense of taste or smell. In severe cases, COVID-19 can cause pneumonia and severe acute respiratory syndrome. People with chronic health conditions and the elderly are more likely than others to have a life-threatening case of the disease.
Laboratory Testing
We offer a wide range of Covid – 19 testing be it for travel purposes or if you suspect any of the above symptoms.
- Covid-19 PCR
This tests the presence genetic material of the virus from a nasal/oral swab taken from a patient. It is the most accurate form of covid 19 testing, usually used for confirmation too. Additionally, we offer FREE home sample collection with results within 24 hours or 8 hours upon urgent test result request. The results are approved by Ministry of Health & recognized internationally by PANBIOS at all travel ports as we provide the Travelers Code (TT Certificate) together with the verified test report.
- Covid Antigen Test
These are rapid tests which detect the protein component of the virus rather than the genetic make-up of it. They are most accurate when the viral titres (number of replicating viruses are high). They provide instant results after a nasal/ oral swab sample taken by our professionals. We also offer FREE home testing.
COVID-19 Treatment
A positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19) means it’s very likely you had COVID-19 when the test was done. You should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days after the day you took the test. Wear your face mask, maintain social distance & keep hand sanitizing. Keep monitoring your symptoms, your oxygen saturation levels & seek medical advice when in doubt.
Should you develop severe symptoms or have worsened symptoms during your isolation, we offer complete solution for our patients
- Covid care packages which include:
- Posttest counselling – timelines, safety measures, family interaction, re-test, danger signs
- Immune booster medication – vitamins & antibiotics
- Tele-consults with our doctors & nurses daily
- 1 FREE home visit by the doctor
- Pulse oximeter & thermometer
- Masks, gloves, sanitizer & decontamination gun.
- Oxygen concentrator / tanks – if need be
- Home visit
Should you need additional medical attention , our team comes fully prepared to manage you from home.
This includes doctors consults, specialist reviews, nursing care, lab tests, medication, oxygen support & mobile imaging diagnostics as well.
- Hospital care
Depending on the level of COVID – 19 care you need, our hospital & specialists take care of you fully and prevent complications due to the disease
- Covid-19 after care & follow-up
We provide after-care for post-covid patients to prevent any complications later on , once fully recovered from the disease
- Prevention
We have partnered with various hospitals to provide Covid-19 Vaccines to help eliminate the disease all together.