COVID-19 Treatment and Precautions
Current Treatment
COVID-19 currently lacks specific recommended treatment. Key points include:
- Supportive Care: Treatment focuses on supportive care and symptom management.
- Medication Studies: Research is ongoing to explore the effectiveness of medications against COVID-19.
Precautions
For suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, precautionary measures are vital:
- Isolation: Suspected patients should be placed in Contact and Airborne Precautions rooms.
- Protective Measures: Individuals entering such rooms must adhere to Standard, Contact, and Airborne Precautions.
Management of Severe Cases
In severe cases, more intensive treatment may be necessary:
- Intensive Care Units (ICUs): More serious cases are managed in ICUs.
- Respiratory Support: Non-invasive respiratory support methods, such as CPAP masks, or ventilation via respirators, may be employed.
We will continue to update this information as more insights into treatments for COVID-19 become available.