COVID-19

How to protect your self and others from COVID-19. Testing info, treatment types, symptom management, and recovery guidance.

About COVID-19

COVID-19 Guidance

CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised

The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults and those who are immunocompromised, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness and year-round circulation of COVID-19.

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What to do if you are sick

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 infection or if a healthcare provider or public health official has told you that COVID-19 infection is suspected, follow the guidance. If you have questions, please call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

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Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may start as mild, and some people will progress to more severe symptoms.

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Long COVID Basics

Long COVID is a serious illness that can result in chronic conditions requiring comprehensive care. Long COVID can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months, or even years after COVID-19 illness.

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COVID-19 Vaccines

Find a COVID-19 or Flu Vax Near You

Vaccines are a safe and effective way to limit serious illnesses, hospitalizations, and death.

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COVID-19 Questions

For questions about COVID-19 and COVID vaccine call 866-PUB-HLTH (866-782-4584).

Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines

What to Know

  • Everyone ages 6 months and older should get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
  • It is especially important to get your 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine if you are ages 65 and older, are at high risk for severe COVID-19, or have never received a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Vaccine protection decreases over time, so it is important to get your 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine.
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Importance of staying up to date

  • Getting the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is important because:
    • Protection from the COVID-19 vaccine decreases with time.
    • Immunity after COVID-19 infection decreases with time.
    • COVID-19 vaccines are updated to give you the best protection from the currently circulating strains.
  • Getting the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is especially important if you:
    • Never received a COVID-19 vaccine
    • Are ages 65 years and older
    • Are at high risk for severe COVID-19
    • Are living in a long-term care facility
    • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or might become pregnant in the future.
    • Want to lower your risk of getting Long COVID

 

COVID-19 Testing

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Locate OTC Tests

Find locations offering free over-the-counter (OTC) self-test kits for COVID-19 PCR testing by searching with your zip code, city, or county.

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Self-Testing at Home or Anywhere

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Available Treatments

What You Need to Know About Treatments

  • If you have COVID-19 and are more likely to get very sick, medications are available that can reduce your risk of hospitalization and death.
  • Don't delay: Treatments must be started within 5-7 days after you first develop symptoms to be effective.
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Find COVID-19 Medications

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COVID-19 Vaccine Report

This report estimates uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia by recipients’ county of residence and sex, age, race, or ethnicity.

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Additional Reports