What should you do if you get sick with COVID-19?

Table of Contents:

1. What should you do if you get sick with COVID-19?
2. How long does it take to recover from a mild COVID-19 infection?
3. Can one recover from COVID-19?
4. What are some of the emergency symptoms of COVID-19?
5. Should I use gloves during the coronavirus disease pandemic?
6. Can you contract the coronavirus disease from touching a surface?
7. How to clean and disinfect bedrooms and bathrooms with someone that has COVID-19 at home?
8. How to avoid getting COVID-19 with dirty hands?
9. Do healthy adults under age 65 need to worry about COVID-19?

What should you do if you get sick with COVID-19?

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How long does it take to recover from a mild COVID-19 infection?

Most people with mild coronavirus symptoms recover in one to two weeks. However, some people may actually take longer to fully recover, even with just mild cases.

Can one recover from COVID-19?

At least 4 in 5 people with coronavirus will have mild or moderate disease and will make a full recovery within 2-4 weeks. But even if you are young and healthy - meaning your risk of severe disease is low - it is not non-existent.

What are some of the emergency symptoms of COVID-19?

If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:• Trouble breathing• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest• New confusion• Inability to wake or stay awake• Bluish lips or face

Should I use gloves during the coronavirus disease pandemic?

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Can you contract the coronavirus disease from touching a surface?

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus.

How to clean and disinfect bedrooms and bathrooms with someone that has COVID-19 at home?

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How to avoid getting COVID-19 with dirty hands?

Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in close contact or in the same room as the sick person. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Do healthy adults under age 65 need to worry about COVID-19?

Yes, they do. Although the risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 increases steadily with age, younger people can get sick enough from the disease to require hospitalization. And certain underlying medical conditions may increase the risk of serious COVID-19 for individuals of any age.