If you are experiencing fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, difficulty breathing or any other symptoms of Coronavirus, here are some recommendations:
- Try our COVID-19 Screening Assessment questionnaire. The assessment had been developed based on the latest CDC guidelines and it will help you determine if you need to seek medical attention or if you are good candidate for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) test.
- Do not panic. Thoughts of having a COVID-19 infection can be scary, but more information about Coronavirus is becoming available every day and clinicians are able to provide better care to people who need it. According to the research, around 80% of people who get Coronavirus infection will experience only mild to moderate symptoms and won’t require any medical attention.
- Complete your on-line visit with a licensed health care provider and receive medical advice about need for Coronavirus testing, clinical recommendation for additional evaluation, or treatment.
- Based on your risk for COVID-19, your signs and symptoms and other assessment findings, a health care provider might recommend to:
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- Stay at home, self-isolate and continue to monitor your care and avoid public places except to get medical care.
- Take care of yourself, rest, stay hydrated, and follow medical advice. There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19 disease. However, depending on your signs and symptoms and your medical history, your doctor might recommend you to follow treatment that is similar to treatment of any viral infection:
- Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest
- Take some over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen, for aches and pains and to reduce fever
- Keep track of the doses and ingredients of medications. For example, a daily dose (over 24 hours) of acetaminophen for a healthy adult from all sources should never exceed 4,000 milligrams or 4 grams. Whereas pediatric doses will have different daily maximums that are based on age and weight of the child. Please consult your health care provider or book your on-line visit with a licensed healthcare provider to get a recommendation about CODIV-19 treatment
- Get tested for Coronavirus to confirm or rule out COVID-19 viral infection. This test would require a clinician to take a swab of your nose and, sometimes, of your throat. The results will be available within 2-3 days or faster, in as little as 15-45 minutes, depending on the test that is being used by the facility.
- Go to a clinic or Emergency department if you have more severe symptoms or your illness worsens. Emergency signs of COVID-19 include trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest that won’t go away, confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
Cold vs. Flu vs. Allergies vs. COVID-19 |
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| Symptoms | Cold | Flu | Allergies | COVID-19 (can range from moderate to severe) |
| Fever | Rare | High (100-102 F), Can last 3-4 days | Never | Common |
| Headache | Rare | Intense | Uncommon | Can be present |
| General aches, pains | Slight | Usual, often severe | Never | Can be present |
| Fatigue, weakness | Mild | Intense, can last up to 2-3 weeks | Sometimes | Can be present |
| Extreme exhaustion | Never | Usual (starts early) | Never | Can be present |
| Stuffy/runny nose | Common | Sometimes | Common | Has been reported |
| Sneezing | Usual | Sometimes | Usual | Has been reported |
| Sore throat | Common | Common | Sometimes | Has been reported |
| Cough | Mild to moderate | Common, can become severe | Sometimes | Common |
| Shortness of breath | Rare | Rare | Rare, except for those with allergic asthma | |
