Tested positive for COVID-19? Here’s what happens next – and why day 5 is crucial

With cases of COVID-19 on the rise, many Australians are asking: what happens if I test positive? With no known cure and no vaccine, what are my treatment options?

Finding trusted answers amid the widespread coverage of questionable claims and dubious data on unproven treatments is not easy. The good news is there are clear guidelines and growing evidence on treatments that can have a dramatic effect on COVID-19. Earlier this month Cochrane Australia's Julian Elliott published this piece in The Conversation to explain how this guidance is likely to apply to you, if you have mild, moderate or severe COVID-19.