What To Do If You Think You Have COVID-19? 

What to do if you think you have COVID-19?

• 80% of people with COVID-19 have MILD symptoms that require NO HOSPITALIZATION. And most people don’t need to see a doctor.

• The only way you would know for sure that you have COVID-19 is to get tested. There is no random testing and no testing done on patient request. Only if you displayed severe symptoms or have had a known contact with a positive case would you be tested.

• At home you should keep on hand medications for fever and cough and puffers for people with a history of asthma/ bronchitis, COPD.

• If you cannot manage the symptoms at home, then you need to see a doctor. If you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, then you need to see a doctor.

• I recommend Family Medical in these situations. Call first, get advice, make an appointment to get antibiotics, corticosteroids, puffers, etc. Usually that is all you would need.