Covid first appeared in 2019 and has spread to the rest of the world. It can cause many symptoms in those affected. As a result, some people become seriously ill and need medical attention. What to do in South Korea when you're a victim of this disease? We tell you all about it.
Contact your healthcare professional immediately
The Covid virus can take several forms. You may notice the most common symptoms, such as fever, dry cough and fatigue. You may also notice less frequent symptoms such as aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headaches and loss of smell or taste.
If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible or your health professional. They will be able to give you an appointment for a test if they have the necessary equipment. If not, they can recommend another health centre. Keep in touch with your doctor if the condition worsens or progresses. If you do not have a health professional at your disposal, you can contact the emergency service responsible for Covid in Korea directly. The dedicated COVID-19 epidemic helpline will tell you where and when you need to take the test.
⛑ Dedicated repatriation or medical expenses insurance specific to Covid-19 is often a good option, especially for the low cost involved. Outside Europe, hospitalisation costs can be very high, with bills running into 5 or even 6 figures.
Get vaccinated at a recommended health centre
It is recommended that you continue to monitor the onset of symptoms for 14 days. If the symptoms persist, change the method by getting vaccinated. Although the vaccine used to be hard to find, it is now available in all countries. Even if you are ill, get vaccinated to protect yourself and prevent further infection. What's more, vaccination reduces the number of hospital admissions. It helps to maintain a well-functioning healthcare system. By vaccinating yourself, you reduce the social and economic consequences of the pandemic. Vaccination therefore has a dual effect. It not only restores your health, but also protects others and establishes safety.
Respect the barrier gestures
You may not be able to get vaccinated because of the distance between your home and the health centre. This may also be due to the ineffectiveness of the treatment. In such cases, stay at home and avoid all contact for 14 days. Avoid going to work, restaurants and public places in general. When ordering or shopping, ask someone close to you to do the shopping for you. Clean your bedroom regularly too and where you live in the house. If you have pets, stay away from them. Stop sleeping on the same bed as your loved ones if you are staying in the same room.
Don't forget to wear your mask by sharing with others. This can be a surgical mask or a cloth mask. And wash your hands regularly. Stay in an uncluttered, well-ventilated room so you don't leave viruses on the furniture and make it easier for others to catch them.
Contact the public services contact information service
When the tests prove that you are infected, make life easier for others by contacting the intelligence service. This service now exists almost everywhere in the world, in this case in South Korea. It will be responsible for trace all your movements and notify the country's authorities as soon as possible. They will take security and clean-up measures to prevent the virus spreading. The authorities will be responsible for notifying centres to take the necessary measures in the event of a signal. These may include major health centres such as Asan Medical Centre, Samsung Medical Centre or Seoul National University Hospital.
We also need to notify next of kin with whom you have been in contact during the period so that they can be tested. This will limit the spread of the virus. So stay positive by keeping in touch with your loved ones by phone or online. It is also strongly recommended that you do your sporting activities at home on your own.
Ultimately, if you fall ill with Covid in South Korea, there are several steps you can take. First of all, you need to contact a health professional or the contact information service. You should also follow barrier measures and get vaccinated.
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