Secondary preventive measures for the spread of COVID-19 include steps taken to try and detect the disease early and prevent it from worsening. In this case, the residents of Cypress can be informed of the signs and symptoms to watch out for to enhance the early detection of an infection. According to Rai et al. (2020), COVID-19 takes up to about 14 days from the time of infection to the point where it manifests serious symptoms; early detection may help in saving the lives of vulnerable groups. Therefore, some of the secondary preventive measures include looking out for the following signs and symptoms: Fever, dry cough, tiredness, sore throat, diarrhea, headache, loss of taste or smell, discoloration of fingers, and conjunctivitis. Serious symptoms include difficulty in breathing (shortness of breath), chest pressure or pain, and loss of speech and movement. Upon noticing these symptoms, it is advisable to contact a doctor for advice.
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