What if I Am Sick?
How do you quarantine when you've been exposed to COVID-19?
If you've been exposed to the virus, quarantine can keep others safe and avoid spreading the virus. While you're in quarantine, you'll need to stay home, avoid other people, and watch your health for signs of illness. Don’t go to school, work, or public areas. And...
9 Things To Do If You've Been Exposed to COVID-19
If you are fully vaccinated or have recently been sick with COVID-19, you may not need to quarantine. But you may need to be tested and wear a mask in public indoor spaces for 14 days or until you test negative for COVID-19. Stay home. If you've been exposed to the virus but don't have symptoms, you...
COVID-19: Taking Care of Yourself If You Have It
10 Things to Do When You Have COVID-19
Talk to your doctor about treatment. They might have you take medicine to help prevent serious illness. Stay home. Don't go to school, work, or public areas. And don't use public transportation, ride-shares, or taxis unless you have no choice. Leave your home only if you need to get medical care. But...
When can you end self-isolation for COVID-19?
If you know or think that you have the virus, you will need to self-isolate. You can be around others after: It’s been at least 10 days since your symptoms started and You haven't had a fever for 24 hours without taking medicines to lower the...
How can you self-isolate when you have COVID-19?
If you have COVID-19, there are things you can do to help avoid spreading the virus to others. Limit contact with people in your home. If possible, stay in a separate bedroom and use a separate bathroom. Wear a mask when you are around other...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Care Instructions
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus. Symptoms may include a fever, a cough, and shortness of breath. It can spread through droplets from coughing and sneezing, breathing, and singing. The virus also can spread when people are in close contact with someone who is infected. Most people...
Learning How To Care for Someone Who Has COVID-19
Most people who get COVID-19 will recover with time and home care. Here are some things to know if you're caring for someone who's sick. Treat the symptoms. Common symptoms include a fever, coughing, and feeling short of breath. Urge the person to get extra rest and drink plenty of fluids to replace...
