My mother tested COVID-19 positive and took Paracetamol for fever for five days. What to do next?

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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. So COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) can be divided into mild, moderate, and severe illnesses. When there are only mild symptoms and oxygen saturation is fine, it is a mild disease managed at home with a doctor consultation based on the need. COVID-19 complications start from day 5 of illness and can occur up to day 13. So it is crucial to have an approximate idea of the day of infection to monitor at home. Also, patients who have co-morbidities like diabetes or heart disease are more prone to complications and may need some preventive drugs. In your mother's case, I would like to know when her symptoms started. Does she have any other illnesses or taking any other medication? Have you done any further investigations like CT (computed tomography) scans or blood tests? Does she have any other symptoms like breathing difficulty or cough? Acetaminophen is Paracetamol which she can take whenever needed for fever without consultation (daily up to four tablets). Along with that, continue monitoring her oxygen levels. Check whether there is any fall after brisk walking at home for six minutes. Take Vitamin C and Zinc tablets daily along with Multivitamins. If possible, get blood tests for CBC (complete blood count), D-dimer, and CRP (c-reactive protein) and revert or seek medical help immediately if her oxygen saturation goes below 95 percent. Thanks.