Residents who test positive for COVID-19 can now seek new treatments that help prevent severe disease.

COVID-19 treatments work best when you receive them as soon as possible after becoming sick, so it's important to get tested and talk to your doctor right away to find the treatment that is best for you.

There is currently one type of treatment option available, antivirals:

• When given soon after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, antivirals help fight infection and shorten recovery time.
• Antivirals can be administered either via intravenous (IV) drip or as an oral tablet or capsule.
• You can learn more about antivirals on the on the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) website.

All treatments require a prescription. You should talk to your provider to see what is right for you.

• If you test positive for COVID-19 and do not have a regular health care provider, you can find a treatment provider with the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services " Find COVID-19 Medications" webpage.
• The Treatment Locator (hhs.gov) can also help you find a location that offers testing and treatment or a pharmacy where you can fill your prescription.
• Learn more about what to do if you are sick from the CDC's "Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick" webpage.
• For additional information regarding COVID-19 treatment, visit the CDC's "Types of COVID-19 Treatments"/a> webpage.

FAQs and Resources: If you have any further questions, please visit NYS COVID-19 Website and CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19)