COVID-19

What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment, but some people can become severely ill. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions are more likely to develop serious illness and require medical attention.

How is COVID-19 Spread?

COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. These droplets and particles can be inhaled by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouth. In some circumstances, they may contaminate surfaces they touch. People who are closer than 6 feet from the infected person are most likely to get infected.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

People with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms usually appear within 2-14 days after being exposed to the virus.

These symptoms may include:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

How do I protect myself and others from the virus?

Wear a mask
Stay 6 feet away from others
Avoid poorly ventilated spaces and crowds
Get a PCR test to prevent the spread to others
Wash your hands often
Cover coughs and sneezes
Clean surfaces that are touched frequently
Monitor yourself for symptoms

If I have multiple people coming with me to get tested, do they all need an appointment?

Yes, we ask that you not only make an appointment for all individuals that need to be tested, but to also register everyone’s information on our patient portal by clicking on the link in your appointment confirmation emails. This will ensure you all have appointment slots and minimize any interruptions for you and your family from other appointments.