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Nepal COVID-19 self-assessment

If you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care.

Severe symptoms
If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call COVID-19 hot line 1115 or call the nearest HOSPITAL immediately. Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.
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This information is not intended to provide medical advice. If you have medical questions, consult a health practitioner.

Adapted from and with thanks to Government Of Ontario

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Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

  • severe difficulty breathing (for example, struggling for each breath, speaking in single words)
  • severe chest pain
  • having a very hard time waking up
  • feeling confused
  • lost consciousness
No Yes

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Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms (or a combination of these symptoms)?

  • fever
  • new cough
  • difficulty breathing (for example, struggling for each breath, cannot hold breath for more than 10 seconds)
No Yes

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Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms (or a combination of these symptoms)?

  • muscle aches
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • runny nose

Symptoms in young children may also be non-specific (for example, lethargy, poor feeding).

No Yes

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Have you travelled outside of Nepal in the last 14 days?

No Yes

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Does someone you are in close contact with have COVID-19 (for example, someone in your household or workplace)?

No Yes

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Are you in close contact with a person who is sick with respiratory symptoms (for example, fever, cough or difficulty breathing) who recently travelled outside of Nepal?

No Yes

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Self-assessment result

Please call COVID-19 hot line 1115 or go directly to your nearest emergency department.

Adapted from and with thanks to Government of Ontario.

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Self-assessment result

Please seek clinical assessment for COVID-19 over the phone.

Contact either:

  • your primary care provider (for example, family doctor) for a virtual assessment
  • COVID-19 hot line at 1115 and to speak with a registered nurse

You should:

  • Only leave your home or see other people for essential reasons, and where possible seek services over the phone or online or ask for help from friends, family or neighbours. Learn more about Opens in a new window self-isolating.

The majority of COVID-19 illnesses are mild. A clinician can help guide whether you will require further care or potential testing in person. Let them know that you have used this self-assessment tool.

If you start to experience worsening symptoms, please visit your local emergency department. Call before you go and let them know you have used this self-assessment tool.

Call volumes
Government of Nepal is experiencing heavy call volumes and will get to your call as quickly as they can.

Adapted from and with thanks to Government of Ontario.

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Self-assessment result

It is unlikely that you have COVID-19 but you should self-isolate at home until you are symptom-free.

You should:

  • Only leave your home or see other people for essential reasons, and where possible seek services over the phone or online or ask for help from friends, family or neighbours. Learn more about Opens in a new window self-isolating.
  • Continue to monitor your health after your symptoms started. Learn more about Opens in a new window self-monitoring.
  • Do Not call your primary care provider or Nepal Government Health Services unless your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms.
Call volumes
Government of Nepal is experiencing heavy call volumes and will get to your call as quickly as they can.

Adapted from and with thanks to Alberta Health Services.

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Self-assessment result

It is unlikely that you have COVID-19 but you should self-isolate at home until you are symptom-free.

You should:

  • Only leave your home or see other people for essential reasons, and where possible seek services over the phone or online or ask for help from friends, family or neighbours. Learn more about Opens in a new window self-isolating.
  • Continue to monitor your health after your symptoms started. Learn more about Opens in a new window self-monitoring.
  • Do not call your primary care provider or Nepal Government Health Services unless your symptoms worsen or you develop new symptoms.
Call volumes
Government of Nepal is experiencing heavy call volumes and will get to your call as quickly as they can.

Adapted from and with thanks Government of Ontario.

COVID-19 self-assessment

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Self-assessment result

It is unlikely that you have COVID-19.

Practice Opens in a new window social distancing in order to decrease risk of COVID-19 transmission.

You should also Opens in a new window self-isolate if you:

  • are over 70
  • are immunocompromised (for example if you have HIV/AIDS, are receiving immunosuppression therapy or treatment for cancer or have had a transplant)
  • have returned to Nepal from travel in the last 14 days
  • have come into contact with someone with respiratory symptoms
Call volumes
Government of Nepal is experiencing heavy call volumes and will get to your call as quickly as they can.

Adapted from and with thanks to Government of Ontario.