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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) / Problem 2

A 62-year-old male with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with a 7-day history of fever, worsening shortness of breath, and cough. His oxygen saturation is 88% on room air, and a chest X-ray shows bilateral infiltrates. A PCR test is positive for SARS-CoV-2. What is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient?

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