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.

Use this toolkit to help your audience understand when and how to access COVID-19 treatments. This material is downloadable and shareable.

Social Media Messaging

Share the following images and messages on social media. 

	​Messaging: 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 don’t hear back from your doctor or don’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
	​Messaging: 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
	​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.
	​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
	​Messaging: What’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
	​Messaging: Here’s what to know about treatments if you are sick with COVID-19:  ☑️ Can lower risk of severe illness and hospitalization.  ☑️ Work best when taken soon after symptoms begin.  ☑️ Talk to a health care provider about options or find a Test to Treat location (a one stop testing and treatment site) right away  ️ ☑️ NOT a substitute for COVID-19 vaccines.  Visit bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments to learn more about treatments and how to get them. #COVIDTreatment #TestToTreat
	​Messaging: There are treatments available to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from #COVID19. It’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

	​Messaging: Caja de herramientas de COVID-19 Nuestro kit de herramientas de #COVID19 está lleno de opciones para prevenir infecciones y enfermedades graves. Las vacunas, el enmascaramiento, las pruebas, la ventilación y los tratamientos juegan un papel importante para mantener su seguridad y la de nuestra comunidad. Aprenda cómo proteger a usted y su familia: bit.ly/Prevent_COVID19 Aprenda sobre los tratamientos de COVID-19 y cómo obtenerlos: bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.
	​Messaging: Si tiene síntomas de COVID-19, hable con un proveedor de atención médica sobre las opciones de tratamiento o visite una ubicación de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio único de pruebas y tratamiento) para ver si califica para un tratamiento de COVID-19 que puede ayudarle a mantenerse fuera del hospital. Obtenga información adicional sobre los tratamientos y cómo 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 clínica cerca de usted.
	Messaging: ​Omicron y Tratamientos de COVID-19  Hay medicamentos disponibles para tratar COVID-19, incluida la variante #Omicron y BA.2. Si tiene síntomas de #COVID19, busque una ubicación de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio único de pruebas y tratamiento) o hable con un proveedor de atención médica de inmediato para hablar sobre sus opciones. Obtenga información adicional en bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments.
	​Messaging: ¿Cuál 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 están 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 información adicional sobre los tratamientos y cómo obtenerlos en bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments. Visite myturn.ca.gov para programar su cita de vacunación o busque una clínica cerca de usted.
	​Messaging: Esto es lo que debe saber sobre los tratamientos si está enfermo de COVID-19:  Puede reducir el riesgo de enfermedad grave y hospitalización. Funciona mejor cuando se toma poco después de que comienzan los síntomas. Hable con un proveedor de atención médica acerca de las opciones o encuentre una ubicación de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio único de pruebas y tratamiento) de inmediato. No es un sustituto de las vacunas contra COVID-19.
	​Messaging: Cuándo tomar tratamientos de COVID-19  Hay tratamientos disponibles para prevenir enfermedades graves y hospitalizaciones por #COVID19. Es mejor tomar tratamientos poco después de que comiencen los síntomas. Si tiene síntomas, hable con un proveedor de atención médica para hablar sobre sus opciones, o busque una ubicación de Pruebas para Tratar (un sitio único de pruebas y tratamiento) de inmediato. Visite bit.ly/CA_COVIDTreatments para obtener información adicional sobre los tratamientos y cómo obtenerlos.