![]() Long COVID can be serious. Over 20% of adults in Canada with long COVID say their symptoms impact their ability to do daily activities. In Canada, as of August 2022, almost 15% of adults (approximately 1.4 million) who got COVID-19 said they continued to have symptoms 3 months or more after their original COVID-19 infection. Even though they may have COVID-19 symptoms, people with long COVID no longer have the virus and cannot spread it to others. These symptoms and/or health problems can be new, the same, or have come back. Long COVID, or post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), is when someone who had COVID-19 has symptoms and/or health problems (that are not from another health condition or illness) 12 weeks or more after their original COVID-19 infection. If it is unlikely that you have COVID-19 based on the symptoms above, you should still stay home while you are sick. Make sure you know if you are eligible for COVID-19 treatments and how to get tested and access treatment if you are eligible.įor more information, visit our What To Do If You Have COVID-19 webpage.Follow this advice whether you have tested for COVID-19 or not.seniors) and highest risk settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care) for 10 days from when your symptoms started. Avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g.After isolating, wear a well-fitted, high quality mask when out in public for 10 days from when your symptoms started.If you likely have COVID-19 based on the symptoms above, notify your close contacts. Stay home until you have no fever and your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhea). If you have any of the symptoms above, you should stay home (self-isolate) while you are sick. It can present with prolonged fever, abdominal pain, red eyes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Rarely, children can get an inflammatory condition that impacts the blood vessels, called vasculitis. Other symptoms that may be associated with COVID-19 include: Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as vomiting or diarrhea).If you have TWO or more of the symptoms of COVID-19 (new or worsening) below, assume that you may have the virus and are contagious. ![]() Shortness of breath or trouble breathing.Fever (37.8˚ C or higher) and/or chills.If you have ONE or more of the symptoms of COVID-19 (new or worsening) below, assume that you may have the virus and are contagious. ![]() Some centres can also assess children.ĬOVID-19 specific symptoms can vary from person-to-person and may take up to 14 days after a COVID-19 exposure to appear. COVID-19 treatment must be taken within the first 5-7 days from the start of your symptoms.ĬOVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, such as the flu, share some common symptoms.Ĭlinical Assessment Centres are able to assess, test and provide treatment options to eligible individuals with COVID-19, cough, cold and flu symptoms. You can take a Rapid Antigen Test if you have one. If you have COVID-19 or other respiratory virus symptoms and you are at a higher risk of severe illness, you may seek COVID-19 testing and treatment, if eligible. Stay home until you have no fever and symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours for gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhea). For more information, visit the Provincial website. If you have symptoms of any respiratory viral infection, take the Ontario Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Self-Assessment for recommendations on what to do next. Find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment, continue to follow public health measures and stay up-to-date with your vaccinations including a COVID-19 booster for the best protection. To reduce the spread of all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, anyone who feels sick should stay home and complete the self-assessment tool to learn more about what to do next.
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