If You Feel Sick

Know what you will do if you feel sick. Having a plan now will help you feel ready and less panicked during this time.

• Stay at home except to get medical care.

• Separate yourself from other people in your home
  • Choose a “Sick Room” to stay away from others in your home. Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
• Cover coughs & sneezes.
• Clean your hands often.
• Avoid sharing personal household items.
• Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday.
• Monitor your symptoms.

Pay attention for potential COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you feel sick, follow these directions:

1. Call your primary care doctor immediately (before seeking care) if you feel like you are developing these symptoms.
   • If you do not have a primary care doctor, call your local urgent care.
2. If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider before arriving and tell them that you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

• Only call 9-1-1 for an emergency. If you need to call 9-1-1, click here for what to expect