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What to Do if You are Sick with COVID-19

Most people who contract COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and can self-manage from the comfort of their own homes. The Centers for Disease Control recommends you seek medical advice if you develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread. 

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Stay Home, Separate Yourself

Restrict activities outside the home and limit contact with other people and animals in your home to limit the spread of the virus.

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Call First

Communicate travel history and symptoms before arriving at a doctor's office or health care facility, enabling the provider to determine the best setting for you to receive care.

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Consult Your Doctor From Home

If your symptoms aren't severe, speak with a physician from the safety of your home.

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Rest, Stay Hydrated

The CDC recommends getting rest and staying hydrated to help manage your health at home.

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Other Tips

The CDC also recommends wearing a face mask, covering coughs and sneezes, cleaning hands often, avoiding sharing personal household items, cleaning commonly touched surfaces and more.

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Monitor Your Symptoms

If your symptoms get worse, seek advice from a medical professional. For medical emergencies, call 911.  Notify dispatch personnel if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

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