If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community. Stay at home (except to get medical care). Separate yourself from others. Monitor your symptoms. Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when around others. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands often. Clean high-touch surfaces every day. Avoid sharing personal household items. For more information, see What to Do If You Are Sick.