Coronavirus

There are many symptoms of COVID-19. Some people report experiencing a rash along with those other symptoms. Learn more here.

Does the COVID-19 pandemic make you want to put off your aortic valve replacement? Find out why you shouldn’t wait for this procedure.

People with chronic health conditions or persistent symptoms may be delaying care out of fear of catching COVID-19, but putting off seeing your doctor may result in more harm than good.

Most people with COVID-19 recover without lingering problems, but some people experience COVID-19 symptoms lasting several weeks to months. Learn more about long-term COVID-19 effects, such as cough and fatigue, and what treatment options are available.

Learn about COVID-19 disease severity, how to manage COVID-19 symptoms like cough, fever, body aches and shortness of breath at home, and when to see a doctor for serious symptoms.

Learn how coronavirus progresses, how doctors treat patients with coronavirus, and who is most at risk for severe or fatal development of coronavirus.

An underlying heart condition may increase your chance of developing a severe case of COVID-19. Learn how to protect yourself.

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t a reason to ignore your aortic stenosis symptoms. Learn the risks of untreated aortic stenosis, and stay involved in your healthcare.

If you have asthma, you may be at increased risk for a more severe case of COVID-19. Learn more about how coronavirus affects asthma sufferers so you can be prepared.

People with certain health conditions like heart disease, obesity or frailty should take extra precautions to protect their health.

A COVID-19 test may be mandated in certain situations, including before having an elective surgical procedure.

A COVID antibody test determines if you were previously infected with the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the COVID antibody test, including how it works, what your results mean, and the benefits of getting a COVID antibody test.

Learn about types of at-home COVID-19 tests, how to get one, how much it may cost you, how long it takes to get your test results, and how to interpret your COVID test result.

COVID-19 treatments include antivirals, biological drugs, such as monoclonal antibodies, and supportive treatments you would receive in a hospital.

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be an effective method of preventing COVID-19 infection, experts are studying several drugs for COVID-19 treatment, including oral drugs for COVID-19. Learn more about Merck’s COVID-19 pill and other oral COVID-19 drugs in the pipeline, including the antiviral drug remdesivir that has full FDA approval.

A ventilator, or breathing machine, is a potentially life-saving treatment for people who can’t breathe effectively on their own. Many patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel coronavirus infection) need ventilator treatment.

Learn about serious symptoms of the novel coronavirus disease, including difficulty breathing, and the types of supportive medical treatments hospitals can provide, including mechanical ventilation.

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Social distancing can provide an opportunity to do positive things, including helping yourself and others.

Although children tend to develop mild COVID-19 symptoms if any, doctors recommend monitoring your child's health whether they've had mild, moderate or severe COVID-19.

The mental health toll of COVID-19 is far reaching, affecting people who have survived the illness, cared for the sick, lost a loved one, suffered a job loss, or all of the above. Learn more about the mental health effects of COVID-19 and how to help yourself or a loved one.

Health organizations suggest that people wear masks and face coverings for protection against COVID-19. Different masks have different effectiveness levels.

What are you doing as a parent to protect your kid(s) from getting sick?

As COVID-19 restrictions lift across the country, preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus is just as important as at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to protect yourself (and others) from infection.

Get nine safety tips for using a public restroom during COVID-19, such as downloading a restroom-locator app and carrying your own paper products.

Wearing two face masks instead of one is becoming more popular since new, more contagious COVID-19 variants are circulating. Find out what the research says about one vs. two face masks in protecting against COVID-19 virus infection.

Your immune system is your most powerful weapon against infections. Learn what makes a healthy immune system function and how to boost your immunity during COVID-19 and beyond.