COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Get a better understanding of COVID-19 disease

Know what to expect if you are exposed or become sick, learn about possible long-term effects of the disease, and track emerging variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Feeling sick?

Know the symptoms of COVID-19.

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Exposed to COVID-19?

Learn about your next steps as a close contact.

 

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Do you need to get tested for COVID-19?

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or were in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you should get tested. See available testing options.

 

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Diagnosed with COVID-19?

Learn what you need to do to keep yourself and others safe.

 

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Circulating variants

Learn about circulating variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Immunity

Learn how your body builds immunity against COVID-19.

 

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Treatments and medicines

Learn about approved and authorized COVID-19 treatments and medications.

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Long-lasting symptoms of COVID-19?

Learn about long COVID, other post COVID conditions, and what we are doing to learn more.

 
Last Revised: August 17, 2022

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Call 211 or 877-947-2211 to get referrals for thousands of services across Wisconsin. For COVID-19 questions, text COVID to 211-211. Language assistance is available.

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