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​Coronavirus Symptoms & Testing

What Are the Symptoms?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Diarrhea
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

Symptom Checker

Use the CDC online tool to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care.

I Have Symptoms. Now What?

    • If they're mild: Stay home, rest, and drink fluids. Take acetaminophen to bring down your fever. If you feel worse, call your health care provider. 
    • If they're severe: For severe symptoms (including a fever above 100°), call your health care provider. If you don't have a health care provider, call 1-877-PA-HEALTH.
    • If it's an emergency: Call 911. 

​Testing

For patients: Your health care provider will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19. Stay home and call your health care provider for advice if you are feeling sick.

For providers: For testing through the Department of Heath, consultation is required. Call us at 1-877-PA-HEALTH and advise the patient to stay home. 

Testing through a commercial laboratory does not require consultation. 

 View this fact sheet for more testing information.

Map of Testing Sites in Pennsylvania

Testing sites may require preregistration or a doctor’s script in order for a test to be taken, so please check with your health care provider before going to one of the testing locations below.

Pre-register for COVID-19 testing at Mohegan Sun Pocono Arena at Casey Plaza.

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Questions? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)

Updated: 5/11/2020