Care by severity, antivirals and what not to self-medicate
Older age, immune suppression and some chronic conditions can raise the risk of severe illness. Early clinical contact allows treatment options to be assessed in time.
Many people with non-severe illness need supportive care, but people at higher risk may benefit from antivirals that need to be started early.
Antiviral treatment can reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 for some higher-risk people, but timing, health history and medicine interactions matter.