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What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

 

Follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. 

 

Stay home except to get medical care 

 

 

 

 

Separate yourself from other people in your home 

 

 

 

Call ahead before visiting your doctor 

 

 

Wear a facemask IF YOU ARE SICK 

 

 

Cover your coughs and sneezes 

 

 

 

 

Clean your hands often 

 

 

 

 

Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day 

 

 

 

 

Monitor for worsening symptoms 

 

 

» Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath 

» Persistent pain or pressure in the chest 

» New confusion or inability to arouse 

» Bluish lips or face 

 

Note: This is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning. 

 

When to stop home isolation 

 

 

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