COVID-19: If You Think You Are Sick

Covid Symptoms
Fever of greater than 100.4 F° and lower respiratory tract issues such as cough and shortness of breath.

Other symptoms may include body aches, chills, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea and loss of smell and/or taste.

Check yourself for symptoms

You can answer a brief series of questions online and then follow the advice of the symptom checker about seeking medical care.

Please click here for the CDC Symptom Checker

Those at High Risk for Illness

• Have a chronic illness (asthma, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS)
• Over 60 years old
• Pregnant
• Weakened immune system/immunocompromised

These conditions make you more likely to become ill. There are things that you can do to protect yourself.

Click here to read CDC guidance for people with high risk for illness.

If you are sick

• Call your healthcare provider for guidance before you go to the hospital
• Seek emergency care if you have shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Testing

Please visit our community testing page for information about local testing sites.

On that page, there is also a list of links to testing options from retail pharmacies and other local organizations.

Practice Good Hygiene

We recommend following the same general practices of good hygiene to prevent COVID-19 as well as flu, colds and other illnesses:

• Regularly wash your hands with soap and water/use alcohol-based hand sanitizer in between
• Clean frequently touched surfaces – doorknobs, light switches, counters, keyboards, phones
• Sneeze or cough into the bend of your elbow or use a tissue to keep germs from spreading
• Throw all tissues in the trash and wash hands after emptying a trash can
• Don’t share food, drink, cups, spoons, forks, etc. with anyone
• Don’t go to work or school if you are sick

Call with Questions

CCBH Call Center – Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
216.201.2000

MetroHealth 24/7 COVID-19 hotline
440-59-COVID or 440-592-6843