Symptoms of COVID-19 are defined as:
Having ONE of the following symptoms:
- Fever (including chills/sweats)
- Cough (new or worsening)
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Runny, stuffy or congested nose (not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes/conditions)
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
- Headache not related to other known causes or conditions
- Acute loss of sense of smell or taste
- Unusual fatigue, lack of energy
- New onset of muscle aches
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours
If you have symptoms, stay at home until your symptoms have improved and you haven’t had a fever for at least 24 hours.
If you are at higher risk of severe disease, you should test for COVID-19 because, if positive, you may be eligible for early treatment. If you think you may be eligible for treatment, contact your primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or your pharmacist to discuss testing and if Paxlovid is an appropriate treatment for you.
If you get tested and you test positive, stay at home until your symptoms have improved and you haven’t had a fever for at least 24 hours.