WHAT IF I TEST POSITIVE?

Whether you test positive for Covid, Flu, or have another respiratory virus the CDC now recommends:


Treatment

Treatment is available! Testing is important to determine what treatment is best for you. The resiratory virus you have will determine the best treatment for your virus. Contact a health professional right away after a positive test to determine if you are eligible, even if your symptoms are mild right now.

Don’t wait until you’re very ill.

The treatments for both COVID-19 and the Flu need to be used in the first few days after symptoms begin, typically within the first 5 days.

Options:

  • contact your primary care doctor

  • or contact one of the many sites in the State that offer testing, evaluation, and treatment (see list).

  • or call the Community Vaccine Line 1-888-445-4111 which is staffed 5 days a week and can help answer questions how to get Covid therapy.

This Medical Conditions CDC page lists some of the conditions that may qualify you to receive Covid treatments.

Learn more about accessing Covid treatments in Maine.

 

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Do you need help while you stay home?

Local organizations and individuals are available to get groceries or essentials, assist with rent relief, unemployment, and bring sanitizing supplies or other necessities.

Call Yarmouth Community Services 207 846-2406 or…

Call the Merrill Library on 207 846-4763 and leave a message for the Task Force at ext 211

Fill out this DHHS Self-Referral form which notifies and allows someone from DHHS to assist you to safely isolate & quarantine

CDC Guidance on what to do if you are sick

…including how to monitor your symptoms and when to seek emergency medical attention.

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