There are medications to prevent severe illness from COVID-19 if you’re at high risk. They can be really effective, but you've got to act quickly. These medications need to be taken within 5 days of your first symptoms.
Ask your doctor right away if you should take them. You may qualify based on:
Your age
Weight
Whether you have one of many health conditions like diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or more
The most important thing to remember is you and your doctor need to act quickly – within days. So, don’t wait to check with your doctor.
Source: https://hawaiicovid19.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COVID-19-Treatments.pdf (DOH)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/treatments-for-severe-illness.html (CDC)
https://hawaiicovid19.com/covid-19-treatment/ (DOH)