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What is the best thing to drink when having COVID-19?

“You should be hydrated enough so that your urine is almost clear,” says Dr. Yu. If you have diarrhea or if you're sweating from a fever or chills, make sure you have salt or a little sugar in your fluids—think broths, fresh juices or electrolyte solutions like Gatorade—because salt and sugar can help you retain water.

How long will I test positive for COVID-19?

After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few weeks after your initial positive. You may continue to test positive on NAATs for up to 90 days.

How can I get a new COVID-19 vaccination card?

See full answerIf you need a new vaccination card, contact the vaccination provider site where you received your vaccine. Your provider should give you a new card with up-to-date information about the vaccinations you have received.If the location where you received your COVID-19 vaccine is no longer operating, contact your state or local health department’s immunization information system (IIS) for assistance.CDC does not maintain vaccination records or determine how vaccination records are used, and CDC does not provide the CDC-labeled, white COVID-19 vaccination record card to people. These cards are distributed to vaccination providers by state and local health departments. Please contact your state or local health department if you have additional questions about vaccination cards or vaccination records.

What should I eat if I have COVID-19?

Kiwis, berries, oranges, sweet potatoes, peppers—these all have lots of vitamin C, which support immune health. Put them in a salad or smoothie. If you feel well enough, eat protein. Protein improves healing capacity—after all, it is the building block of all cells, including immune cells.

How long could you test positive on a PCR test after having COVID-19?

After a positive test result, you may continue to test positive for some time after. You may continue to test positive on antigen tests for a few weeks after your initial positive. You may continue to test positive on NAATs for up to 90 days.

Am I still contagious if I test positive for the Coronavirus disease?

Testing positive does not mean a person is certain to pass along the virus to someone else, however. And experts say transmission beyond 10 days is very unlikely even if a person is still testing positive.

Where can I get a copy of my COVID-19 vaccination record?

Vaccination providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems. Your states IIS cannot issue you a vaccination card, but they can provide a digital or paper copy of your vaccination record. If you need another COVID-19 vaccine dose and are unable to get a copy of your vaccination card or vaccination record, talk to a vaccination provider. If you have additional questions about vaccination records, please contact your state health department.

How can I get a white CDC COVID-19 vaccination card?

CDC does not provide the white CDC COVID-19 vaccination card to people and does not maintain vaccination records. CDC distributes the white CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards to vaccination providers and only a vaccination provider can give you this card.

What is the v-safe app for COVID-19 vaccinations?

v-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

What not to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Avoid foods that are high in salt and sugar. Limit the number of soft drinks and other drinks that are high in sugar. Instead of sweet snacks like cookies, cake, and candy, choose fresh fruits.

How can I speed up the healing time of the COVID-19?

Some of the things you can do to speed your healing are similar to how you might take care of the flu or a bad cold. Eat healthy foods. If you feel like eating, fuel your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to get better. Limit sugary or highly processed foods like cookies and sodas.

What are some things I can do at home if I have COVID-19?

Rest and Drink Fluids. Get plenty of rest and stay well hydrated. Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can lead to significant dehydration, which can make you feel worse. Keep a big bottle of water by your bed and drink from it frequently. Broth soups, tea with honey, and fruit juice are also good choices.

How long are you contagious after COVID-19 symptoms begin?

Those who do get infected with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 will likely remain infectious no longer than 10 days after symptoms begin. Individuals with severe-to-critical illness stemming from a COVID infection likely aren't infectious 20 days after symptoms first began.

When can I stop isolation after testing positive for COVID-19?

For people who test positive, are asymptomatic (never develop symptoms) and not moderately or severely immunocompromised: Isolation can be discontinued at least 5 days after the first positive viral test (day 0 is the date the specimen was collected for the positive test, and day 1 is the next full day thereafter).

How long after getting infected will COVID-19 antibodies show up in the test?

An antibody test may not show if you have a current infection because it can take 1–3 weeks after the infection for your body to make antibodies.

What does a faint line mean on a COVID-19 test?

If the window on the testing stick shows two lines, the tester is positive for COVID-19. The opaqueness of the lines also can indicate more, Vail said. If the line is fainter, the patient is likely to be less sick, less infectious, or might be nearing the end of infection, Vail said.

Program & Goals

What to Expect During Your Initial Evaluation

Treatments Approaches

  • A treatment plan will be designed based on your specific ongoing symptoms. While they can vary, recommended treatments may include a structured exercise program, cognitive rehabilitation activities, medications, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes. In some cases, further testing such as lab work or imaging studies may be recommended. Additional specialist evaluations ma…
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Covid Recovery Clinic Medical Team

  • Your medical care will be led by a team based within the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Internal Medicine. The team includes John M. Baratta, MD, MBA (co-director), Louise King, MD (co-director), and Nikita Harrington, FNP.
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Eligibility

  • New patients are currently being accepted into the UNC COVID Recovery Clinic. In order to qualify for evaluation, you must be (1) at least 18 years of age, (2) have a documented COVID positive test, and (3) have lingering symptoms for more than 1 month. Physician referral is required and can be provided by your primary care provider or a specialist...
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For Appointments

  • Physician referrals are required. Providers within the UNC System may enter an Ambulatory Referral to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. For Department, select PMR COVID Recovery Clinic. Providers outside of the UNC System may fax a referral with recent medical records to the UNC COVID Recovery Clinic at 984-974-9786 (fax).
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Research

  • The UNC COVID Recovery Clinic is not currently enrolling Long COVID patients for research studies. Research opportunities may become available in the future. If you are interested in participating in Long COVID research, please check back to this page in the future for updates.
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Other Questions

  • For other questions about the UNC COVID Recovery Clinic, contact the UNC Center for Rehabilitation Care at 984-974-9747. Click hereto view news coverage about the clinic.
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