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COVID-19 Treatments

There are several COVID-19 treatment options available in the United States that can help you recover and keep you out of the hospital. Treatments work best when given as soon as possible after testing positive and developing symptoms.

Here is how to access outpatient COVID-19 treatments if you have symptoms:

  1. Talk to your health care provider right after you notice symptoms to learn if you qualify for a COVID-19 treatment.

  2. If you do not have a health care provider or do not hear back from your provider within a few days, visit a Test to Treat location to get rapid testing and find out if you are eligible for treatments.

  3. If you do not have insurance, visit an OptumServe location. 

Learn more about treatments and how to get them at bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.

While treatments are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19, vaccines are how we get through the pandemic. Go to MyTurn to book your appointment to find a walk-in clinic near you.

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ā€‹GOT COVID-19?
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There are medications you can take at home that are safe and effective for treating COVID-19. If you get COVID-19, treatments can prevent you from needing to go to the hospital. Donā€™t delay; most treatments must start within 5 days of getting symptoms. Get tested and talk to a health care provider or find a Test to Treat location as soon as you notice symptoms.  
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 
People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Learn more by visiting: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.asp
ā€‹Safe and effective treatments are available
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: 

There are treatments you can take at home that are safe and effective for treating COVID-19. If you get COVID-19, treatments can prevent you from needing to go to the hospital. Don't delay; most treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms. Get tested and talk to a health care provider or find a Test to Treat location as soon as you notice symptoms. 

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Learn more at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx

ā€‹Safe and effective treatments are acvailable
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There are medications you can take at home that are safe and effective for treating COVID-19. If you get COVID-19, treatments can prevent you from needing to go to the hospital. Don't delay; most treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms. Get tested and talk to a health care provider or go to a Test to Treat location as soon as you notice symptoms. 

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Learn more by visiting: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹Test and Treat
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If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can go to a Test to Treat location to get a COVID-19 test, a prescription for treatment (if eligible), and medication that you can take at home ā€“ all in one place. You can also talk to your health care provider to get a prescription. People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Don't delay; treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms.  

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

Learn more at by visiting: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx

ā€‹Ask a health care provider abuout OVID-19 treatments or find a teast to treat location
ā€‹Suggested Message:

If you get COVID-19, treatments can prevent you from needing to go to the hospital. Don't delay; most treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms. These treatments are safe and effective for treating COVID-19, and they can be taken at home. 

Get tested and talk to a health care provider or find a Test to Treat location as soon as you notice symptoms. 

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Learn more at by visiting: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹COVID19 Treatments are available
ā€‹ā€‹Suggested Message:

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can go to a Test to Treat location to get a COVID-19 test, a prescription for treatment if eligible, and medication that you can take at home ā€“ all in one place.  

You can also talk to your health care provider to get a prescription. People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Don't delay; treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms.    

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

Learn more at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx bit.ly/cdphtreatments


ā€‹Treatment is available for COVID-19
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If you feel sick, donā€™t delay. There are treatments you can take at home that are safe and effective for treating COVID-19. Most treatments must be started within 5 days of getting symptoms. Get tested and talk to a health care provider or find a Test to Treat location as soon as you notice symptoms.  

Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to find your nearest Test to Treat location. 

People at risk for severe illness are eligible. Learn more by visiting: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx 


ā€‹Test-To-Treat-Messaging
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COVID-19 is still circulating in our communities. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, contact your doctor right away to ask about testing and if you qualify for COVID-19 treatments.  

If you donā€™t hear back from your doctor or donā€™t have one, visit a #TestToTreat location for rapid testing and #COVID19 treatments (if you are eligible) by going to: https://bit.ly/TestToTreatCOVID19 

If you are uninsured, get free care at an OptumServe Test to Treat location by going to: https://lhi.care/covidtesting


ā€‹We have the tools to stop COVID-19
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Our #COVID19 toolkit is full of options to prevent infection and serious illness. Vaccines, masking, testing, ventilation, and treatments all play an important role in keeping you and our community safe.

Learn about how to protect yourself and your family: https://bit.ly/Prevent_COVID19
Learn about COVID-19 treatments and how to get them: bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments
#COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat


ā€‹Positive for COVID-19 Symptoms?
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: If you have COVID-19 symptoms, talk to a health care provider about treatment options or visit a Test to Treat location (a one-stop testing and treatment site) to see if you qualify for a COVID-19 treatment that can help keep you out of the hospital. Learn more about treatments and how to get them at bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments. #COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat

*While treatments are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19, vaccines are how we get through the pandemic. Go to myturn.ca.gov to book your appointment to find a walk-in clinic near you.


ā€‹Do COVID-19 treatments work against Omicron?
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: There are medications available to treat COVID-19, including the #Omicron variant and BA.2. If you have #COVID19 symptoms, find a Test to Treat location (a one stop testing and treatment site) or talk to a health care provider right away to discuss your options. Learn more at bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments. #COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat
ā€‹COVID treatments help people who are already sick recover and stay out of the hospital
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: Whatā€™s the difference between COVID-19 vaccines and treatments? Vaccines train your body to fight against infection and severe illness, while treatments help people who are already sick stay out of the hospital.  
*While treatments are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19, vaccines are how we get through the pandemic. Learn more about treatments and how to get them at bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments. Go to myturn.ca.gov to book your vaccine appointment or find a walk-in clinic near you.  #COVIDTreatment  #TestToTreat 
ā€‹Sick with COVID-19? Heare's what to know about COVID-19 treatments
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Hereā€™s what to know about treatments if you are sick with COVID-19: 
ā˜‘ļø Can lower risk of severe illness and hospitalization. 
ā˜‘ļø Work best when taken soon after symptoms begin. 
ā˜‘ļø Talk to a health care provider about options or find a Test to Treat location (a one stop testing and treatment site) right away 
ļø ā˜‘ļø NOT a substitute for COVID-19 vaccines. 
Visit bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments to learn more about treatments and how to get them. #COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat 
ā€‹If you have COVID-19 symptoms: talk to a health care provider or visit a teast to treat location
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: There are treatments available to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from #COVID19. Itā€™s best to take treatments soon after symptoms begin. If you have symptoms, talk to a health care provider to discuss your options, or find a Test to Treat location (a one stop testing and treatment site) right away. Visit bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments to learn more about treatments and how to get them.  #COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat

Spanish Social Media

ā€‹GOT COVID-19?
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:

Hay medicamentos que puedes tomar en casa que son seguros y eficaces para tratar el COVID-19. Si contraes COVID-19, los tratamientos pueden evitar que tengas que ir al hospital. No te demores; la mayorĆ­a de los tratamientos deben comenzar dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. Hazte la prueba y habla con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o buscaun lugar de Prueba a Tratamiento tan pronto como notes los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita: 
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx 


ā€‹Safe and effective treatments are available
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: 

Hay medicamentos que puedes tomar en casa que son seguros y eficaces para tratar el COVID-19. Si contraes COVID-19, los tratamientos pueden evitar que tengas que ir al hospital. No te demores; la mayorĆ­a de los tratamientos deben comenzar dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. Hazte la prueba y habla con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o buscaun centro de Prueba a Tratamiento tan pronto como notes los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹Safe and effective treatments are acvailable
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:

Hay medicamentos que puedes tomar en casa que son seguros y eficaces para tratar el COVID-19. Si contraes COVID-19, los tratamientos pueden evitar que tengas que ir al hospital. No te demores; la mayorĆ­a de los tratamientos deben comenzar dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. Hazte la prueba y habla con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o buscaun lugar de Prueba a Tratamiento tan pronto como notes los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹Test and Treat
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:

Si tienes sĆ­ntomas de COVID-19, puedes ir a un sitio de Prueba a Tratamiento para obtener una prueba de COVID-19, una receta para el tratamiento (si eres elegible) y medicamentos que puedes tomar en casa - todo en un solo lugar. TambiĆ©n puedes hablar con tu proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica para obtener una receta. Las personas en riesgo de enfermedad grave son elegibles. No te demores; los tratamientos deben iniciarse dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹Ask a health care provider abuout OVID-19 treatments or find a teast to treat location
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:

Si contraes COVID-19, los tratamientos pueden evitar que tengas que ir al hospital. No te demores; la mayorĆ­a de los tratamientos deben iniciarse dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. Estos tratamientos son seguros y eficaces para tratar el COVID-19, y se pueden tomar en casa. 
Hazte la prueba y habla con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o busca un sitio de Prueba a Tratamiento tan pronto como notes los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx


ā€‹COVID19 Treatments are available
ā€‹ā€‹Suggested Messaging:

Si tienes sĆ­ntomas de COVID-19, puedes ir a un sitio de Prueba a Tratamiento para obtener una prueba de COVID-19, una receta para el tratamiento si eres elegible y medicamentos que puedestomar en casa - todo en un solo lugar.  
TambiĆ©n puedes hablar con tu proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica para obtener una receta. Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. No te demores; los tratamientos deben iniciarse dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 

Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx bit.ly/cdphtreatments


ā€‹Treatment is available for COVID-19
ā€‹ā€‹Suggested Messaging:
Si te sientes enfermo, no te demores. Hay tratamientos que puedes tomar en casa que son seguros y eficaces para tratar el COVID-19. La mayorĆ­a de los tratamientos deben iniciarse dentro de los 5 dĆ­as despuĆ©s de la apariciĆ³n de los sĆ­ntomas. Hazte la prueba y habla con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o busca un sitio de Prueba a Tratamientos tan pronto como notes los sĆ­ntomas. 

Llama al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) para encontrar el sitio mĆ”s cercano de Prueba a Tratamiento. 
Las personas que corren riesgo de enfermarse gravemente son elegibles. Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n visita:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx 


ā€‹Caja de herramientas de COVID-19
ā€‹Suggested Messaging:
Caja de herramientas de COVID-19
Nuestro kit de herramientas de #COVID19 estĆ” lleno de opciones para prevenir infecciones y enfermedades graves. Las vacunas, el enmascaramiento, las pruebas, la ventilaciĆ³n y los tratamientos juegan un papel importante para mantener su seguridad y la de nuestra comunidad.
Aprenda cĆ³mo proteger a usted y su familia: bit.ly/Prevent_COVID19
Aprenda sobre los tratamientos de COVID-19 y cĆ³mo obtenerlos: bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.

ā€‹ĀæHa dado positivo y tiene sĆ­ntomas de COVID-19?
ā€‹Suggested Messaging
Si tiene sĆ­ntomas de COVID-19, hable con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica sobre las opciones de tratamiento o visite una ubicaciĆ³n de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio Ćŗnico de pruebas y tratamiento) para ver si califica para un tratamiento de COVID-19 que puede ayudarle a mantenerse fuera del hospital. Obtenga informaciĆ³n adicional sobre los tratamientos y cĆ³mo obtenerlos en bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.  
*Si bien los tratamientos son una herramienta esencial en la lucha contra COVID-19, las vacunas son la forma en que superamos la pandemia. Visite myturn.ca.gov para programar su cita y encontrar una clĆ­nica cerca de usted.

ā€‹Omicron y Tratamientos de COVID-19
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Omicron y Tratamientos de COVID-19 
Hay medicamentos disponibles para tratar COVID-19, incluida la variante #Omicron y BA.2. Si tiene sĆ­ntomas de #COVID19, busque una ubicaciĆ³n de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio Ćŗnico de pruebas y tratamiento) o hable con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica de inmediato para hablar sobre sus opciones. Obtenga informaciĆ³n adicional en bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.  

ā€‹Vacunas vs Tratamientos
ā€‹Suggested ā€‹Messaging: 
ĀæCuĆ”l es la diferencia entre las vacunas y los tratamientos contra COVID-19? Las vacunas entrenan a su cuerpo para luchar contra infecciones y enfermedades graves, mientras que los tratamientos ayudan a las personas que ya estĆ”n enfermas a permanecer fuera del hospital. 
*Si bien los tratamientos son una herramienta esencial en la lucha contra el COVID-19, las vacunas son la forma en que superamos la pandemia. Obtenga informaciĆ³n adicional sobre los tratamientos y cĆ³mo obtenerlos en bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments. Visite myturn.ca.gov para programar su cita de vacunaciĆ³n o busque una clĆ­nica cerca de usted. 

ā€‹Esto es lo que debe saber sobre los tratamientos si estĆ” enfermo de COVID-19
ā€‹Suggested Messaging: 
Esto es lo que debe saber sobre los tratamientos si estĆ” enfermo de COVID-19: 
  • Puede reducir el riesgo de enfermedad grave y hospitalizaciĆ³n.
  • Funciona mejor cuando se toma poco despuĆ©s de que comienzan los sĆ­ntomas.
  • Hable con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica acerca de las opciones o encuentre una ubicaciĆ³n de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio Ćŗnico de pruebas y tratamiento) de inmediato.
  • No es un sustituto de las vacunas contra COVID-19.

ā€‹CuĆ”ndo tomar tratamientos de COVID-19
ā€‹Suggested Messaging
CuĆ”ndo tomar tratamientos de COVID-19 
Hay tratamientos disponibles para prevenir enfermedades graves y hospitalizaciones por #COVID19. Es mejor tomar tratamientos poco despuĆ©s de que comiencen los sĆ­ntomas. Si tiene sĆ­ntomas, hable con un proveedor de atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica para hablar sobre sus opciones, o busque una ubicaciĆ³n de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio Ćŗnico de pruebas y tratamiento) de inmediato. Visite bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments para obtener informaciĆ³n adicional sobre los tratamientos y cĆ³mo obtenerlos.  


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