It’s happened, or at least you think it has. The tiny coronavirus that’s causing big problems around the world has made it into your home.
Someone you live with is sick and you think it’s COVID-19. They need your help, but you don’t want to get sick too, or pass the virus to others.
What can you do?
Even if you don’t know for sure, assume they have it.
Even though testing is more readily available now, until someone is tested, you won’t know for sure if your family member or friend has coronavirus or something else.
But if they’re running a fever, hacking away with a ‘dry’ cough, or feeling super tired for no apparent reason, it’s quite possible they do. Some less common but possible symptoms include diarrhea and suddenly losing their sense of smell or taste.
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First: Call their regular doctor’s office, if they have one, or your county health department to report the symptoms and ask if they can get tested. If they can, you should help them get to a testing location. But make sure they, and you, wear a mask or cloth over both mouth and nose when you’re taking them. Keep the window of the car cracked open a bit to let air circulate.