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The average recovery time for those who have mild or normal cases of COVID-19 or flu is between one and two weeks. If you have COVID-19, the CDC recommends isolation from others.

March 15, 2020 States begin to implement shutdowns in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Symptoms usually begin 5?6 days after exposure and last 1?14 days. The most common symptoms are: fever. chills.

(In the past, COVID included telltale signs like a dry cough or a lost sense of taste or smell.) "It isn't the same typical symptoms that we were seeing before. It's a lot of congestion, sometimes sneezing, usually a mild sore throat," Erick Eiting, MD, MPH, a New York City emergency department doctor, told NBC News.

To care for yourself, follow these steps: Keep a daily routine, such as taking a shower and getting dressed. Take breaks from COVID-19 news and social media. Eat healthy meals and drink plenty of fluids. Stay physically active. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol.

How long do COVID symptoms last? COVID-19 symptoms appear about 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, ing to the CDC. People who test positive for COVID-19 typically have symptoms for a couple weeks.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, a series of lockdowns mitigating the spread of the pandemic were introduced beginning in March and maintained into July of 2020 when the first wave of the pandemic was largely believed to have passed.

People with moderate or severe COVID-19 should isolate through at least day 10. Those with severe COVID-19 may remain infectious beyond 10 days and may need to extend isolation for up to 20 days.