People who are sick are asked to follow CDC guidance on recovering at home:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
On March 19, 2020, a new online interactive COVID-19 symptom self-checker was launched.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
- The self-checker helps users make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care. This system is not intended for diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 or other diseases.
- As of the morning of March 20, 2020, approximately 25,000 users per hour had used the self-checker. The self-checker is being used by people from the United States and other countries.
On March 18, 2020, CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat did a Q&A on What to Expect When You’re Expecting for an audience of 16 million new and expectant mothers. Dr. Schuchat answered questions related to COVID-19 and pregnancy, infant care, and breastfeeding.
https://www.whattoexpect.com/news/family/pregnancy-newborns-coronavirus-cdc-q-and-a
A CDC study published March 17 shows that younger people can develop serious COVID-19 illness requiring hospitalization. This finding is different from the first reports from China. Younger people are still much less likely to die from COVID-19 than older people.
Older people and people with severe chronic conditions should take special precautions because they are at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness.
On March 19, CDC updated technical guidance and consumer information about cleaning and disinfecting your home when someone is sick.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-your-home.html