About COVID-19
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that typically causes mild to moderate illness, like the common cold, but can lead to dangerous complications. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China and is now infecting people around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
English
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Updated 07/23/20
Symptoms
Fever
Cough
Difficulty Breathing
How It Spreads
Close personal contact such as caring for an infected person
Droplets produced through coughing, sneezing, speaking and breathing
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands
Contact Tracing
Contact tracing is a simple, confidential process that has been used by public health departments for decades to slow the spread of infectious diseases and avoid outbreaks. You can do your part by answering a few simple questions when Public Health calls.
What If I'm Sick?
Home Isolation Instructions for People with COVID-19
Learn About Symptoms & What To Do If You Are Sick
Learn About Symptoms & What To Do If You Are Sick (Poster)
Testing
COVID-19 Testing Information
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Mosquitoes and COVID-19
Mosquitoes in LA County can spread West Nile virus but do not spread COVID-19
Get Help
If you have questions and would like to speak to someone, or need help finding medical care, call the Los Angeles County Information line 2-1-1, which is available 24/7.
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