COVID-19 Treatments

Vaccination is still the best way to prevent COVID-19, but there are also effective medicines to treat COVID-19. Treatment works best when it's given within the first few days of someone's illness. Get tested right away if you have symptoms of COVID-19 so you can qualify for treatments which have been shown to prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, talk to a doctor or healthcare provider about treatments that may work best for you. If you do not have a healthcare provider call the Utah COVID-19 info line 385-273-7878 or text 385-270-8877 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for help locating treatment.

If you don’t have insurance you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Uninsured Coverage regardless of your income or assets. To qualify, you must be uninsured and meet citizenship and Utah residency requirements.  You can’t be enrolled in another federal healthcare program like Medicare or Veterans Health Administration coverage, or a commercial group or individual health plan.

• Apply online for COVID-19 Uninsured Coverage. 
• A representative from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will determine if you are eligible for this coverage. A decision will be made in 2 or 3 business days. You will be notified of the decision, even if you don’t qualify for the coverage.  
• If you’re approved, coverage begins on the first day of the application month. You will receive a Medicaid card within a few days of the approval.

COVID-19 treatments

Information for medical providers

Antiviral medications

The FDA has given emergency use authorizations for two oral antiviral medications and one intravenous (IV) infusion antiviral medication.

All Utahns ages 6 months and older can get the vaccine.

Vaccines are safe and effective, and the best way to prevent COVID-19. Vaccines are available at doctor’s offices, health clinics, pharmacies, local health departments, and community vaccine clinics. Visit vaccines.gov to find a location near you.

Have a symptom?
Get tested.

COVID-19 treatments are only effective if given within a few days of symptom onset. That's why it's important to get tested as soon as your symptoms begin.

Test to Treat program

Through this federal program, people are able to get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – receive a prescription from a healthcare provider (either on-site or through telehealth), and have their prescription filled all at one location. There may be a cost for the provider visit, check with the location for details.

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