Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.While people with severe illnesses receive swift attention, doctors and nurses usually encourage those with mild symptoms of COVID-19 to go home.However, the unpredictable nature of the disease makes it difficult for emergency staff to tell which people need to be admitted to the hospital.
Early reports have revealed that many people with COVID-19 only develop severe symptoms several days after testing positive.