{"id":8947,"date":"2024-03-06T11:12:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/?page_id=8947"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:00:35","slug":"precautions-when-sick","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia\/precautions-when-sick\/","title":{"rendered":"Precautions When Sick With Respiratory Illnesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-8947\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-8947-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>If you\u2019re sick with a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or a cold, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and others.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of a respiratory virus can include fever, chills, fatigue (tiredness), cough, runny nose, and headache, among others. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2020\/04\/VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this fact sheet<\/a> for symptoms of common respiratory illnesses <a href=\"#languages\">(other languages below)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8947-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8947-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Stay Home if You're Sick<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Stay home and away from others when sick with symptoms of a respiratory virus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#treatment\">Get treatment<\/a> right away if eligible.<\/li>\n<li>You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both of these are true:\n<ul>\n<li>Your symptoms are getting better overall, <strong>AND<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once you resume normal activities, take <a href=\"#precautions\">added precautions for the next five days<\/a>.\n<ul>\n<li>If you start to feel worse or get a fever after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again and follow the steps above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If at any point your symptoms worsen, or you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing or chest pain), seek medical care immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201157147 BCX8\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ou <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ested <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ositive and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">on\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ave <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ymptoms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW201157147 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You do not need to stay home but might still be contagious and able to spread the virus.<\/li>\n<li>Take added <a href=\"#precautions\">precautions for the next five days<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8947-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-8947\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/stay-home.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/stay-home.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/stay-home-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/stay-home-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/stay-home-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8947-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8947-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div id=\"precautions\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Take Added Precautions for Five Days <\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Taking the steps below for the next five days can help reduce the spread of respiratory disease to others. You might still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. These steps are especially important to protect those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/risk-factors\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most at risk for severe illness<\/a>, including people aged 65 years and older and people with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/air-quality.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve ventilation<\/a> for cleaner air at home and elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/masks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wear a well fitting mask<\/a> around others, especially those at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/risk-factors\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high risk for severe illness<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/physical-distancing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep distance<\/a> from others.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hygiene\/about\/when-and-how-to-clean-and-disinfect-your-home.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hygiene\/cleaning\/cleaning-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean and disinfect<\/a> all frequently touched or high-touch surfaces daily.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hygiene\/about\/coughing-and-sneezing.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/coughing-sneezing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover coughs and sneezes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/clean-hands\/about\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wash hands often<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/testing.html\">Get tested<\/a> to inform your actions to prevent spread to others. This could include taking an at-home COVID-19 test before gathering with people indoors or before visiting an elderly relative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8947-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-8947\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/precautions.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/precautions.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/precautions-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/precautions-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8947-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8947-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"testing\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Respiratory Virus Testing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a id=\"testing\"><\/a>Testing for respiratory viruses when you feel sick can help guide decisions to further protect yourself and others. Testing can be most helpful if you are at higher risk for getting very sick, so you can seek healthcare quickly and start treatment, if appropriate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Antigen tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for flu and COVID-19 infections usually return results quickly (around 15-30 minutes). Self-tests, or at-home tests, are often antigen tests that can be taken anywhere without having to go to a specific testing site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nucleic acid amplification tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (NAATs or \u201cmolecular tests\u201d), include polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. For these tests, samples are usually taken by a healthcare provider and transported to a laboratory. Some NAATs may be performed at the point-of-care and provide results more quickly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At-home multiplex tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for COVID-19 and flu are also available. These are single tests that can detect multiple viruses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A positive test result means the virus was detected and you have or recently had an infection. A negative test means the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn\u2019t rule out that you could have an infection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about testing for COVID-19 from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/testing\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices\/understanding-home-otc-covid-19-antigen-diagnostic-test-results\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/testing\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">testing for flu<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8947-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"image-border-radius panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-8947\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-scaled.png\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-1536x1121.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/testing-2048x1495.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"testing\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8947-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-8947-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div id=\"treatment\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Respiratory Virus Treatment<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a id=\"treatment\"><\/a>Most people with a respiratory illness can recover at home using over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.<\/p>\n<p>However, people at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/risk-factors\/index.html\">increased risk for severe illness<\/a> from flu or COVID-19 should get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/treatment\/index.html\">treatment<\/a> to help reduce their chance of being hospitalized or dying from the disease.<\/p>\n<p>People at increased risk for severe illness include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised)<\/li>\n<li>Older adults and young children<\/li>\n<li>People with certain medical conditions (like chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">Treatment for flu and COVID-19 is available only by prescription<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">. Treatment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\"> must be started within the first few days after symptoms develop to be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">effective.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">Treatment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">for COVID-19 and flu can be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">prescribed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\"> by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\"> your doctor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\"> pharmacist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171446258 BCX0\">, or other healthcare provider<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/covid\/treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about COVID-19 treatment<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/treatment\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about flu treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-8947-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"image-border-radius panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-4-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-8947\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/treatment.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/treatment.png 800w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/treatment-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/treatment-768x612.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-8947-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-8947-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-8947-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div id=\"languages\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-8947-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">For More Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a id=\"info\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/precautions-when-sick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC Preventing Spread When You\u2019re Sick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2020\/04\/VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VDH Comparing symptoms of COVID-19, flu, strep, allergies and cold<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2020\/10\/Arabic_VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\">Arabic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2020\/10\/Chinese_VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\">Chinese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2020\/10\/Korean_VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\">Korean<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2022\/05\/VDH-COVID-19-Comparison-Chart_Spanish_04.28.22.pdf\">Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2021\/11\/Tagalog_VDH_COVID19_Comparisonchart.pdf\">Tagalog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re sick with a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or a cold, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and others. 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