Covid Information

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Authorized vaccines

BioNTech, Fosun Pharma, Pfizer, Moderna, NIAID are companies with vaccines for COVID-19 and are authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC for use in the US for a limited population.

For informational purposes only. Consult your personal physician or local medical authority for advice.

Symptoms

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• 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

Look for emergency warning signs for 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

Prevention

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Learn how COVID-19 spreads and practice these actions to help prevent the spread of this illness.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone should:

• Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Put distance between yourself and other people (at least 6 feet).
• Avoid indoor spaces that don't offer outdoor fresh as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
• CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
• Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.

Treatments

People with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one drug, remdesivir (Veklury), to treat COVID-19 in certain situations. cdc.gov

Self care
If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:

• Stay home except to get medical care.
• Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately.
• Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
• If you have a medical appointment, notify your healthcare provider ahead of time that you have or may have COVID-19.
• Stay in a specific room, away from others in your home. If possible, use a separate bathroom. If you must be around others, wear a mask.

Medical treatments

• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care.
• Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.
• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one drug, remdesivir (Veklury), to treat COVID-19.
• Any treatments that are used for COVID-19 should be taken under the care of a healthcare provider.

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