Treatments for COVID-19

If you have COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test and you are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, seek treatment right away, even if your symptoms are mild. Treatment must be started within the first few days to be effective.
There are several options for accessing treatment:
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Contact your health care provider. Primary care and urgent care providers can make referrals for treatment.
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Providers can visit the Maryland Department of Health page for provider resources and search under the Information about COVID-19 Treatment Options tab for more details on treatments and prescribing.
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- If you are 18+ and can’t get a timely appointment with a medical provider, see if you qualify for a telehealth appointment and assistance to get treatment. The BCCFH COVID Task Force operates an outpatient COVID-19 treatment program that is free to patients, does not require insurance, and includes:
- COVID-19 treatment infusion center (provider referrals)
- Self-referral telehealth COVID-19 program (patient self-referrals)
- Test to Treat Program for symptomatic patients who test positive at State Center and are at high risk for severe COVID-19 infections. State Center has expanded hours.
- Visit a Test to Treat location and, if eligible, receive a prescription from a provider. This website also lets you search for pharmacies that can fill prescriptions for some COVID-19 treatments.
- People who need help to find a Test to Treat site can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages – 8am to midnight ET, 7 days a week.
- The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is available for people with disabilities. Call 1-888-677-1199, Monday-Friday from 9am to 8pm ET or email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org.
Visit the Maryland Department of Health’s treatment page for more information.
Treatments used for COVID-19 should be prescribed by a healthcare provider. People have been seriously harmed and even died after taking products not approved for use to treat or prevent COVID-19, even products approved or prescribed for other uses. Talk to a healthcare provider about what option may be best for you.
Home treatment for COVID-19 Symptoms
Your healthcare provider might recommend the following to relieve symptoms and support your body’s natural defenses:
- Taking medications, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to reduce fever
- Drinking water or receiving intravenous fluids to stay hydrated
- Getting plenty of rest to help the body fight the virus
If you are sick, take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Treatment Options
There are differences between treatment options:
FDA fact sheets:
For the latest updates, visit:
Maryland Department of Health’s COVID Link treatment options page
