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As scientists continue to learn more about SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus
that causes COVID-19, they also discover
multiple ways of treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. Along with vaccines, these treatments may help you avoid serious illness
and recover faster. Although the virus will change over time, you can
count on finding the latest COVID-19 services and treatments at OU Health.
Latest Guidance on Staying Safe from COVID-19
The current CDC guidelines continue to depend on your risk of becoming
severely ill and on the
level of transmission in your community. Community levels reflect cases in a community as well as hospitalization
rates and hospital capacity.
- When the community level is high, the CDC recommends everyone wear high-quality
masks indoors.
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If you are at a high-risk people should also wear quality masks when the
community level is medium.
Read more on understanding your risk.
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Symptomatic or infected persons should isolate promptly, and infected persons
should remain in isolation for no fewer than 5 days and wear a well-fitting
and high-quality mask or respirator if they must be around others. Infected
persons may end isolation after 5 days, only when they are without a fever
for at least 24 hours without the use of medication and all other symptoms
have improved, and they should continue to wear a mask or respirator around
others at home and in public through day 10.
Read more from the CDC.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms, test and isolate immediately.
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If you were exposed,
read more on the steps that you should take, regardless of your vaccination status or if you have had a previous infection.
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Get vaccinated, or stay up-to-date on
your boosters, if eligible.
Get COVID-19 Services
Count on finding the latest COVID-19 services and treatments at OU Health.
Get Tested
Get a Vaccine
COVID-19 Testing
Across the state of Oklahoma, you can take advantage of the many COVID-19
testing sites close to home. Check the website links below to find the
best testing site for you and your loved ones.
Reasons to Get Tested
Testing helps you stay safe and avoid spreading COVID-19. Get tested if you:
- Have COVID-19 symptoms
- Have been exposed or think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19
- Spend time with groups of people in a workplace, at school or in any congregate/large-group setting
- Need to travel
- Have been asked or referred to get tested by a healthcare provider or a
local or state health department
Learn more about
COVID-19 testing and types of tests as well as
when to test.
COVID-19 Vaccines & Vaccinations
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy by learning about COVID-19
vaccines and the vaccine development process, as well as facts surrounding
vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Through OU Health Physicians, you can get COVID-19 vaccines in select locations. Check
OU Health Vaccine Locations to schedule an appointment. Or visit one of the public vaccine sign-up
websites, including:
Find out more about
scheduling a vaccine at OU Health.
COVID-19 Treatments
If you test positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has
COVID-19, or if you experience mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms, you
may qualify for certain medical treatments that may help you deal with
this illness. Early treatment is key. Do not wait until your symptoms
become severe. Talk to your doctor as soon as you have symptoms to see
if you qualify for these therapies.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Monoclonal antibodies are injectable medications that bind directly to
the virus that causes COVID-19 to provide passive immunity. This reduces
the chance of progressing to severe COVID-19 disease in certain eligible
patients when given within 7 days of symptoms.
OU health has Bebetelovimab available for infusion for outpatients with
COVID-19 who are at high risk of progression and who are not candidates
for other therapies.
EVUSHELD is another monoclonal antibody which still works against Omicron.
This therapy is given to individuals who are at high risk of severe COVID-19
due to immunosuppression and prior to exposure to COVID-19 to help prevent
the individual from ever catching the virus. It can be given every 6 months.
Antiviral Medicines
Two oral antiviral medications recently issued emergency use authorization
(EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can help treat COVID-19.
Your doctor may prescribe one of these medications within the first 5 days
of symptoms if you have mild or moderate COVID with the potential to become
seriously ill, especially anyone age 65 and older or anyone with chronic illness.
If you live with certain health conditions and/or take medications that
suppress your immune system and have not responded well to COVID-19 vaccines
or boosters, ask your OU Health physician if you may qualify for other
potential COVID-19 medications, such as Remdesivir, an injectable antiviral
that is given at an infusion clinic over the course of 3 days.
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