If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone Steps to take when sick with COVID-19: - Stay home and separate from others.
- Improve ventilation (air flow) at home to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to other people. Use this interactive tool to learn how to improve air flow at home.
- Monitor symptoms and follow healthcare provider instructions.
- Wear a high-quality mask or respirator when around other people.
- Practice everyday hygiene and cleaning, wash your hands often, and avoid sharing personal household items.
If someone is showing any emergency warning signs, call 911. For people who are older or those at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, treatment may be available that can reduce the chances of being hospitalized or dying from the disease. |