If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Many people have mild illness and can recover at home in isolation.
When to seek medical help
Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care or call 911 immediately:
- Trouble breathing.
- Ongoing pain or pressure in the chest.
- New confusion or not being able to wake up.
- Bluish lips or face.
*This list is not all-inclusive. Call your medical care provider before going in. Tell them about your symptoms and they will give you instructions to help protect you and other patients.
COVID-19 medications
People with underlying health conditions or a weakened immune system may benefit from COVID-19 medications. Treatment needs to start as early as possible, so talk to a health care provider right away if you test positive. A health care provider will help determine which medication is best for you. Learn more.
Test to Treat
Test to Treat is a nationwide program where you can take a COVID-19 test and, if positive, be assessed by a provider on-site. If you are eligible for treatment, you can receive and fill a prescription for pills at the same time. Please bring a current list of medications to your appointment. Patients seeking treatment should plan to spend one hour at the site. Some of these sites require appointments.
Find a provider using the Test to Treat locator.
Telehealth treatment program
People who have tested positive for COVID-19 can receive free treatment and medication through the Minnesota Department of Health and Cue Health. It is available to all people currently in Minnesota, regardless of residency or citizenship. A state ID is NOT required.
To be eligible:
- A positive COVID-19 test in the last five days, including self-tests.
- Symptoms started in the last five days.
To speak with someone in Espanol, Af-Soomaali, Lus Hmoob, ကညီက ျိ (Karen), Afaan Oromoo, አማርኛ (Amharic), Tiếng Việt, عربي (Arabic), 官话 (Chinese Mandarin), Русский (Russian), and Français, call 1-844-609-2415.
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