Coronavirus (COVID-19): Care & Precautions

Three Important Ways to Slow the Spread

Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.

Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.

How to Protect Yourself When Going Out

Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.

Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.

Avoid crowds.

Avoid poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.

If You are at Risk of Getting Very Sick

People of any age can get COVID-19, even healthy young adults and children.

People who are older or have certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.

Other groups may be at higher risk for getting COVID-19 or having more severe illness.

What to Do If You're Sick

Stay home except to get medical care.

Isolate yourself from other members of your family to prevent spread to them and the people that they may have contact with, like grandparents.

Even if you don’t feel sick, you can spread COVID-19 to others.

Get care immediately if you are having emergency warning signs, like trouble breathing, pain or pressure in chest.

How to Get a Test for Current Infection

You can visit your state or local health department’s website to look for the latest local information on testing.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and choose to not get tested, it is important to stay home. Find out what to do if you are sick.

How to Cope with Stress

Care for yourself one small way each day.

Unwind by doing yoga, listening to music, or gardening.

Find new ways to connect with family and friends, get support, and share feelings.

Eat healthy foods and get enough rest

Relax by reading, listening to music, or starting a new hobby.

What Symptoms to Watch For

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are

Fever

Cough

Headaches

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Nausea

Diarrhea

Other symptoms are signs of serious illness. If someone has trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, or difficulty staying awake, get medical care immediately.