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Jan 7, 2022 · Here's what to do if you think you have Omicron and when you might need to go to the hospital. The Omicron coronavirus variant is very transmissible, making it likely you or...
If you don’t feel well or if you have any symptoms, even if mild, assume you may have COVID-19. Immediately isolate at home and away from others. Check with your local public health authority for more advice, including where and how to get tested if recommended.
- Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include: new or worsening cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing temperature equal to or mor...
- You may be infected but not have symptoms. However, you can still spread the virus to others. You may: develop symptoms later (be pre-symptomatic)...
- Call 911 or your local emergency number if you develop severe symptoms, such as: significant difficulty breathing chest pain or pressure new onset...
- If you’re infected with COVID-19, even if not ill, follow the advice of your local public health authority for isolating at home. Most people with...
- The only way to confirm you have COVID-19 is through a laboratory test. Follow the testing directions provided by your local public health authorit...
- If you've tested positive for COVID-19, you must isolate at home and away from others, even if you don’t have any symptoms. If you develop symptoms...
- Consider downloading and using the COVID Alert app. It can let people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear.
- If you’re concerned about your symptoms, consult your health care provider. They may recommend steps or medications you can take to relieve some of...
- Some people who become infected with COVID-19 may experience long-term symptoms, even after they recover from their initial infection. This is some...
Dec 21, 2021 · Here's what you need to know if you feel you might have COVID-19 in the age of Omicron. Of course, public health advice changes rapidly and varies from place to place. When in doubt, call your...
Mar 22, 2022 · Here are some steps to take if you become infected with COVID-19, according to infectious disease experts, including how to treat yourself at home: START BY SELF-ISOLATING. For anyone who has been...
Feb 2, 2022 · For those who are symptomatic and test negative the first time, go ahead and take a second test on Day 3 or 4, says Pierre. That's when most of the positive test results are coming in with...
May 20, 2022 · As the Omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many more people, including those who have been vaccinated, will test positive for the coronavirus. So what should you do if...
Dec 6, 2021 · Getting vaccinated and getting a COVID-19 booster, hand-washing and avoiding large indoor gatherings, especially with unmasked people, are other ways to mitigate the risk of infection.
