How is novel Coronavirus treated?

There is no specific treatment for Coronavirus. Most people with mild coronavirus illness will recover on their own by drinking plenty of fluids, resting, and taking pain and fever medications. However, some people develop pneumonia and need medical care or treatment in a hospital.

Resources

  • Follow the New Jersey Department of Health on Twitter @njdeptofhealth, Facebook /njdeptofhealth, and Instagram@njdeptofhealth
  • New Jersey Department of Health
  • New Jersey Poison Center has a Call Center ,1-800-222-1222 with trained Healthcare Professionals standing by to answer questions about Coronavirus in any language. 

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1. What is a novel coronavirus?
2. How does novel Coronavirus spread?
3. How severe is novel Coronavirus?
4. What are the symptoms?
5. How is novel Coronavirus treated?