I have COVID-19. What should I do?

• If you test positive, stay home and away from others.

  • You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

    • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and

    • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).

  • When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.

  • If your symptoms are severe, go to the emergency room. For example, if you have trouble breathing, new confusion, persistent pain or pressure in your chest.

• Older adults and people who have other health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or pregnancy have a higher chance of getting very sick or needing to go to the hospital from COVID-19. 

  • After testing positive, call your doctor right away to see if you qualify for medicines that can lower your chances of getting very sick.

Other tips:

• Improve ventilation (air flow) at home to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to other people

• Practice every day hygiene and cleaning and avoid sharing personal household items

• Wear a high-quality mask or respirator when around other people