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What are the strategies for COVID-19? ›

Avoid crowds and close contact. Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings. Clean your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.

More than 1 million people have died from COVID-19 in the US since the virus first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak as a pandemic.

Most participants (203,735) had COVID-19 twice, but a small number (478) had it three times or more.

On average, a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection lasts for 10 days. However, how quickly you bounce back from a COVID-19 infection depends on various factors, including your health before the infection, any underlying conditions you may have, and which variant of the virus you have contracted.

COVID-19 cases and deaths initially peaked in late March and April, but after a brief reduction in June cases and deaths began rising again during July and continued to climb into early August. The US policy response is best characterized by its federalist, decentralized nature.

Wearing a mask and putting distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Testing for COVID-19 can help you decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading COVID-19 to others.

Isolate. Try your best to stay in a different room and use a separate bathroom, if possible. Keep cleaning. Wash your hands often (or use hand sanitizer) and disinfect frequently touched surfaces often.

The most effective way to avoid getting COVID-19 is to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Other ways to avoid COVID-19 are to: Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick or has symptoms. Wash your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

What helps with the COVID-19 virus? ›

COVID-19 Treatment Information for Patients

If you have mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (non-hospitalized, not requiring oxygen or an increase in home oxygen) you may be eligible for antiviral treatments including oral antivirals or an IV (intravenous or in your arm) antiviral.