COVID-19 Testing

Should you be tested for COVID-19 if you have been exposed?

If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you don’t have to be tested right away. Instead, quarantine yourself for 14 days and monitor your symptoms.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Symptoms reported for COVID-19 are similar to influenza and have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms include body aches, nausea, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell, or even the feeling of passing out.

The department of public health is now offering COVID-19 drive-through services for COVID-19 testing. They currently offer NP Swab testing.  Register for your COVID-19 test on the Georgia Department of Health Website, starting September 1st.

*Registration must be completed via the scheduling portal, phone appointments will not be accepted.

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What is a Nasal Pharyngeal (NP) Swab test?

This test will require a medical professional to swab the inside of your nose. The test will take approximately 20 seconds and does cause mild discomfort.

COVID-19 Testing Information Pediatric Surgical Patients

In light of this, AU Health, Children's Hospital of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center welcome visitors under an updated visitation policy, effective immediately. Under the this policy:

• Masks are no longer required for visitors, except in areas with high concentrations of immunocompromised patients such as cancer treatment areas
• Families, partners in care and guests are welcomed 24 hours a day, according to patient preference
• Waiting rooms are now open
• No limitations are placed on in-person gatherings or meetings
• Hand hygiene continues to be required upon entering the facility and all patient care areas.
• No support persons will be allowed to visit with COVID-19 patients who are on active precautions.