What should you know about Justin Bieber and COVID-19?

COVID-19 is caused by infection with SARS-CoV-2. Common symptoms can include [Fever](/symptoms/fever/), [Cough](/symptoms/cough/), [Fatigue](/symptoms/fatigue/), headache, and feeling generally unwell. Some people have mild symptoms, while others become seriously ill; symptoms can change over time.

A celebrity’s diagnosis, treatment, or recovery is personal information and is not a guide to medication or activity for you. Risk is influenced by age, pregnancy, vaccination history, existing conditions, and immune function. Ongoing symptoms after the initial illness may fit [Long COVID](/conditions/long-covid/), but persistent symptoms deserve an individual assessment.

Follow current local health guidance about testing, staying home, and reducing contact with people at higher risk. Rest, drink fluids, and use suitable symptom relief according to the label or a clinician’s advice. Keep track of breathing, temperature, alertness, and whether you can drink.

Contact a clinician early if you are at higher risk of severe illness, because some treatments need to start soon after symptoms begin. Do not copy a public figure’s prescription, supplements, or return-to-work plan.

Seek emergency help for severe breathing difficulty, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, inability to wake, or blue, grey, or very pale lips or skin. Urgent assessment is also needed if you cannot keep fluids down or your condition worsens quickly.

Arrange medical advice for symptoms that are not improving, return after improvement, or continue after the infection. Chest pain, breathlessness, or a worsening cough may need assessment for complications such as [Pneumonia](/conditions/pneumonia/).

Ask whether testing is appropriate, how long to limit contact, whether you qualify for early treatment, which medicines are safe with your conditions, and when to resume normal activity.