The information below has been developed to help you understand when to seek care:
If you have:
- Cough and
- Fever of 100.8 degrees or higher and
- Traveled outside of the United States, or are concerned that you have been exposed through other contact and
- Do NOT have difficulty breathing
You should:
Stay home with support in isolation. Rest, stay hydrated, use ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed for fever. If you have questions, call your primary care provider for a phone screening. A phone screening will allow for a short medical review while limiting exposure to others.
If you have:
- Cough and
- Fever of 100.8 degrees or higher and
- Traveled outside of the United States or are concerned that you have been exposed through other contact and
- Do NOT have difficulty breathing but have flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches, chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, COPD, asthma, are immunocompromised or have concerns to discuss with a nurse
You should:
Call your primary care provider for a phone screening. A phone screening will allow for a short medical review while limiting exposure to others. If it’s determined that you need to be seen in person, you will receive instructions on where you should be seen.
If you have:
- Cough and
- Fever of 100.8 degrees or higher and
- Traveled outside of the United States, or are concerned that you have been exposed through other contact and
- DO have difficulty breathing
You should:
Call 911 or seek care at an emergency department if you have a medical emergency: If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.