Use this self-assessment tool to help determine whether you need be tested for Covid-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone else, if they are not able.
Covid-19 Symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
Covid 19 Self-quarantine
Self-quarantine is a more intensive form of excluding yourself from interaction with others than social distancing – which means reducing contact with others and staying at least 6 feet away when you do come into contact with people.
In addition to removing yourself from circulating freely in your community, self-quarantine also entails regularly engaging in infection-preventing hygiene practices. There are some “dos and don’ts” to this, Trivedi says.
Don’t:
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Don’t invite visitors or friends into your home.
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Don’t leave your home unless absolutely necessary.
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Don’t share utensils and other household items with others in the home.
Do:
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Wash your hands regularly with soap and water and use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you don’t have easy access to soap and water.
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Disinfect surface areas daily, including electronics – especially phones, laptops and other devices.
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Wash utensils and other items thoroughly.
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Avoid others in the household as best you can.
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Keep your hands away from your face.
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Practice all other prevention tips the CDC recommends, including covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve and immediately throwing the tissue into the trash.