What To Do If You Are Sick With COVID-19
March 21, 2020
If you are sick with COVID-19, it is important that you protect others from infection and take care of yourself.
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Stay home. Do not go to work, school or out in public.
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Other household members should maintain a 14-day isolation.
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Isolate yourself to one room if possible, and keep the door shut. Use a dedicated bathroom if available. Have meals brought to your room.
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Continue to wash hands frequently and cover coughs and sneezes.
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Clean and disinfect areas that are touched frequently. Use disinfectant wipes or sprays, a solution of 4 teaspoons bleach to 1 quart of water, a 70% alcohol solution, or even just soap and water.
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Rest, and drink lots of fluid.
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You may feel better if you use a humidifier.
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Wash laundry on the hottest temperature setting possible. Do not shake out dirty clothes. Clean and disinfect the laundry basket. It is OK to wash clothing with other people’s items.
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Wash dishes in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.
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If possible, use a dedicated lined trash can.
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When possible, household members should use disposable gloves for cleaning, laundry or emptying trash.
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Use Tylenol (Acetaminophen) as needed for fever.
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Wear a mask, if available, when around other people.
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As not much is known about this infection in animals, limit your exposure to pets.
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If you need to seek medical care, please call ahead.
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Seek immediate care if you are worsening or having difficulty breathing.
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Stay home for at least 7 days AND you no longer are having symptoms AND you have not had fever (without meds) for at least 3 days.