I Think I Have COVID

Think you might have COVID? This is the page to learn symptoms, how to stay safe, and find your local testing site. 

Symptoms to look for

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

 

 

 When to Seek Medical Attention

  • Trouble breathing

  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

  • New confusion

  • Inability to wake or stay awake

  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

Think You Have COVID? Here’s what you should do

  • Separate yourself from others

  • Monitor your symptoms

  • Schedule appointment with your doctor

  • Wear a fitting mask

  • Cover your coughs and sneezes

  • Clean your hands regularly

  • Avoid sharing personal objects like dishes, glasses, towels, etc.

  • Clean surface in your home often

  • Try to improve ventilation at home

Everything You Need to Know About

Long COVID

What's long COVID and who can get affected by it?

Long COVID is ongoing health problems after getting covid which can also  be called post-COVID conditions (PCC).  Research suggests that between one month and one year after having COVID, 1 in 5 people have at least one medical condition that might be due to COVID. Post-COVID problems can affect anyone who has caught the virus, but those who have suffered a severe initial illness are more likely to develop symptoms. People who aren’t vaccinated  adults, and people who had an underlying health condition prior to covid are also at a higher risk of getting post-COVID symptoms. 

How common is post-COVID and what can you do to prevent it?

Studies are still in progress, however here’s an estimate of how many people have experienced post-COVID. 13.3% of people report symptoms one month or more after COVID-19 infection.  2.5% of people report symptoms three months or more after infection. Over 30% of people who were hospitalized for COVID-19 report symptoms at 6 months. This shows that post-COVID is pretty common for anyone that has gotten COVID- 19. On how to prevent post-COVID, there’s not really a way to prevent it. Preventing post-COVID is just like preventing COVID-19, wear masks, wash your hands, and stay away from people who might have covid.

 

Post- COVID symptoms

Post-COVID has a wide range of symptoms that come and go. These symptoms can last up to a year. Some of these symptoms are tiredness, fever, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. There’s also neurological symptoms that can cause depression and trouble focusing. As well as heart symptoms, which are the most common, that include chest pain and a fast beating or pounding heart.

 

What do I do if I think I have post-COVID?

You should speak with your healthcare provider; they will examine you further about your symptoms to make sure your symptoms aren’t related to a different health problem. If you have health insurance but no health provider you can call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. If you have no health insurance visit  https://acphd.org/chdp/health-insurance/. 

 

Isolation Guidelines

– If you were exposed to COVID-19 and are up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations:

  • No need to quarantine

  • Watch for symptoms 

  • Take precautions until day 10

  • Wear a well-fitting mask

  • Get tested

  • Avoid being around people who are more likely to get sick from COVID-19

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Isolation guidelines:

– If you tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status:

  • Stay home for at least five days

  • Do not travel

  • End isolation after at least 5 full days

  • Consult your doctor before ending isolation

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