Watch for symptoms and emergency warning signs

  • Pay attention to potential COVID-19 symptoms including, fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you feel like you are developing symptoms, call your doctor.
  • If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. In adults, these are the emergency warning signs*:
    • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
    • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
    • New confusion or inability to arouse
    • Bluish lips or face
    • Fever of 100 degrees or higher

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

 

What to Do if You Get Sick

    • Stay home and call your doctor
    • Call your healthcare provider and let them know about your symptoms. Tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help them take care of you and keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
    • If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home. Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home.
    • Know when to get emergency help
    • Get medical attention immediately if you have any of the emergency warning signs listed above.