What to Do If You Are Sick?

If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider.

• Keep track of your symptoms.
• If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately.

Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick

• Stay home except to get medical care:Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
• Separate yourself from other people:As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. If possible, you should use a separate bathroom. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a mask.
• Monitor your symptoms:Read more about COVID-19 symptoms here
• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others:You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for social distancing.
• Cover coughs and sneezes:Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit. Throw used tissues in the trash.Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Wash your hands often :Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.Avoid touching your eyes nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect:Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.