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COVID-19: Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Find out more information about COVID-19 and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19 symptoms may range from little-to-no symptoms to severe illness and death. Most symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually up to 14 days after exposure.

Diagnosis of COVID-19

Coronavirus infections can be detected and diagnosed by several types of testing methods, including molecular testing and antigen testing and confirmed through a laboratory or point-of-care test.

Treatment of COVID-19

Most people with mild illness will recover without treatment. However, some over-the-counter medications may be used to help provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of COVID-19.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a newly identified infectious disease that is part of the larger family of viruses called Coronavirus.