Study aim: Comparative evaluation of efficacy of warm cupping and acupuncture on clinical manifestations of patients with COVID-19 Design: Three-arm parallel groups randomized trial, with blinded outcome assessment, on 90 patients. Using RAS or Random Allocation Software, patients are divided into 3 groups: the intervention (cupping or acupuncture) groups and the control group. Settings and conduct: 90- COVID-19-patients would be studied in Shohadaye Pakdasht and Ziaeian hospitals. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study and completing the informed consent form with random blockade are placed in one of the intervention and control groups. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients between 18 and 75 years of age with a probable diagnosis of COVID-19 based on the protocol of Iran. Exclusion criteria: comorbidity, pregnancy and lactation, history of allergies and any skin lesions in the area. Intervention groups: Intervention group1: The standard treatment for COVID-19 + warm cupping of back of chest, Three times a day for 3-7 days. Intervention group2: The standard treatment for COVID-19 + acupuncture standard needling method, once a day for 3-7 days. Control group: Standard treatment of COVID-19 according to the protocol of the Ministry of Health of Iran. Main outcome variables: Blood oxygen saturation; severity of cough, severity of dyspnea; severity of chest pain (non cardiac); severity of demand of oxygen therapy; Length of hospital stay.