If you, or someone in your care, has COVID-19, it's important to know how to care of yourself and others while at home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Follow the steps below if you or someone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19.
Stay home
If infected with COVID-19, stay home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and symptoms are improving. Avoid contact with individuals at increased risk for severe disease, including older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. Consider masking for 10 days.
Learn more about what to do if you have COVID-19.
Take care of yourself
Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
Connect with your healthcare provider if needed
This is especially important if the sick person is at high risk for severe illness due to older age or underlying medical conditions. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs.
If you test positive
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) no longer requires reporting of positive COVID-19 test results to local public health authorities.
COVID-19 Vaccines are Safe and Effective
Getting vaccinated gives most people a high level of protection against COVID-19 and can provide added protection for people who already had it. Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the CDC website for more information on the vaccines.
To locate a vaccine provider, contact:
- Your healthcare provider
- Your insurance provider/health plan
- Vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
- 211.org or call/text 211
Local Vaccine Resources
- Neighborhood Health Center
Find the nearest location online or call their hotline at 503-848-5861 - Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Find the nearest location online in Washington and Yamhill counties. - Local pharmacies
Use the Vaccines.gov to find an available local pharmacy
Note: Pharmacies are limited to providing COVID-19 vaccines to children 3 years and older.
Federal Public Health Emergency
With the end of the Public Health Emergency (May 11, 2023), vaccines may no longer be free of charge. Check with your health plan or the vaccine provider for more information. Vaccines will continue to be free of cost for Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program participants.
Mask Guidance
Clackamas County Public Health recommends considering masking guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Everyone should feel welcome to continue to wear a mask based on their personal choice and need even if it’s not required. Those who are at high risk of severe disease and hospitalization from COVID-19 are recommended to continue wearing masks in indoor public settings.
COVID-19 Resources
County officials stress that accurate information — about the state of the coronavirus, guidance for what to do if you feel you may be infected, and best practices for staying healthy — should only be taken from credible health sources.
- Oregon Health Authority
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Clackamas Safe+Strong
- Long Term Care Facilities and Adult Foster Care are required to report a COVID outbreak if there are 2 ore more positive cases. Learn more:
