COVID-19 rebound is a return of mild symptoms and a positive test a few days after recovering and testing negative. Rebound can happen whether or not you use a COVID-19 treatment, and most treated people do not experience rebound.
Even if you experience rebound, the COVID-19 medication works to prevent serious illness. The risk of rebound is not a reason to avoid treatment.
To learn more about care for COVID-19, visit the state of California's COVID-19 website or call the statewide COVID-19 hotline at (833) 422-4255.