About Covid-19
What is COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 Symptoms
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Fever
High (100-102 F), Can last 3-4 days
Tiredness
Intense, can last up to 2-3 weeks
Dry Cough
Common, can become severe
Shortness of Breath
In more serious infections
Aches and Pains
Common symptom with COVID-19
Headache
Common sympton with COVID-19
Watch for symptoms
Common Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
- Fever: 99%
- Fatigue:70%
- A dry cough: 59%
- Loss of appetite: 40%
- Body aches: 35%
- Shortness of breath: 31%
Emergency Symptoms
If someone is showing any of these signs, call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility. Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
- Trouble breathing
- Constant pain or pressure in your chest
- Bluish lips or face
- Sudden confusion
Get Tested
If you have symptoms of COVID=19, test immediately. Our test are covered by Medicare at no cost to you.
- Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
- You and anyone you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result
What you need to know
- Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
- Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Before You Travel
Consider getting tested with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.
- Order your test kits to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
- Don’t travel if your test result is positive.
If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result
What is a Self-Test or At-Home Test?
- Self-tests for COVID-19 give rapid results and can be taken anywhere, regardless of your vaccination status or whether or not you have symptoms.
- They detect current infection and are sometimes also called “home tests,” “at-home tests,” or “over-the-counter (OTC) tests.”
- They give your result in a few minutes and are different from laboratory-based tests that may take days to return your result.
