If you have COVID-19, you might have a mild illness. You may be able to get better at home.
Stay home except to get medical care.
- Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Don’t go to public places like stores.
- Ask others to get your food and other things you need.
- Take care of yourself. Get rest and drink plenty of water. You can take Tylenol if you have a fever or headaches.
- Stay in touch with your doctor and follow his or her advice. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing or other emergency warning signs.
- Don’t use buses, taxis, or share rides.
Keep yourself apart from other people.
- As much as you can, stay in one room and away from other people in your home.
- If you can, use your own bathroom.
- If you need to be around other people, wear a mask. They should wear a mask around you as well. You don’t need to wear a mask if you are by yourself.
Get emergency help right away if:
- You have trouble breathing.
- You have pain or pressure in your chest.
- You get confused.
- You can’t wake up or stay awake.
- Your lips or face turns blue.
- You have any other problems that worry you or your loved ones.
Here are other things to remember:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw away tissues in a lined trash can.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Use hand sanitizer if you can’t wash your hands.
- Don’t share dishes, drinking glasses, towels, and other things with anyone.
- Make sure to clean and disinfect anything you touch in the home.
Go to cdc.gov to find out more.