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title: "Large proportion of North Carolina population are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19: What you need to know about therapeutics"
description: Many in NC fall into high risk categories for serious illness should they become infected with COVID-19. Dr. Tilson provides guidance you can access from our blog.
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# [Large proportion of North Carolina population are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19: What you need to know about therapeutics](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/large-proportion-of-north-carolina-population-are-at-high-risk-for-serious-illness-from-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-about-therapeutics)

 Written by [Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport/author/leslie-d-mcdowell-dnp-anp-bc-rn) | Sep 13, 2023 12:45:00 PM

COVID-19 trends are [on the rise in North Carolina](https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard).

Staying up to date with vaccines, and timely access to treatment are the best ways to reduce hospitalization and death due to the illness. 

Covid-19 treatments are safe, effective, and widely available.

Treatments must be started early, even if symptoms are mild.

Find details regarding treatment options for COVID-19 from our State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Elizabeth Tilson here:

[Covid-19 Treatments: Key Messages for Healthcare Providers. ](https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-therapeutics-provider-memo-962023/download?attachment)

 

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