When Should You Get Tested for the Coronavirus (and Where)?

Knowing when to seek a COVID-19 test, and where to get tested in Central Minnesota will play a large part in combating the coronavirus.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the process begins with knowing the symptoms of COVID-19. According to the CDC, patients with confirmed COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of cough and shortness of breath. Additional symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Not everyone with COVID-19 has all of these symptoms, and some people may not have any symptoms.

The Minnesota Department of Health has created a Self-Screening Tool to help determine if you should be tested for COVID-19.

MDH COVID-19 Self-Screening Tool

Where To Get Tested in Central Minnesota

mn.gov/covid19

CentraCare Clinic River Campus
1200 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303

Walmart (Drive-thru)
3601 2nd St S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Williams Integracare Clinic
100 2nd St S
Sartell, MN 56377

CentraCare Melrose
525 Main St W
Melrose, MN 56352

St. Gabriel's Health
815 2nd St SE
Little Falls, MN 56345

Mille Lacs Health System Onamia Campus
200 Elm St N
Onamia, MN 56359

M Health Fairview
919 Northland Dr
Princeton, MN 55371

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What To Do If You Are Sick

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should:

Stay home.
Wash your hands often.
Cover your coughs and sneezes.
Avoid sharing personal household items like dishes, towels, bedding, etc.
Clean surfaces that you touch often.

When To Seek Medical Attention

If your illness is getting worse or you notice any of these emergency warning signs, call your health care provider right away. Emergency warning signs can include: