COVID-19 Information and Updates

Patients may request a COVID test directly with their provider's office when making their appointment.

Free at-home COVID tests are currently available to order through COVID.gov.

Rapid antigen tests can be purchased in all local pharmacies (i.e. CVS and Walgreens).

Treatment Options

If you test positive for COVID-19, please isolate yourself from others right away. The recommended period of isolation for most people per the CDC is at least five days followed by masking around others for five additional days. Unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your physician or employer, you do not have to test negative in order to end isolation after this period. PCR tests can remain positive for a long time after illness due to remnants of the virus that are no longer infectious.

The following information regarding oral treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 is current as of February 2023:

Oral Treatment of Mild to Moderate Illness 

• Paxlovid is available for individuals with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progression to severe disease due to age over 65 or underlying conditions. Patients who test positive for COVID-19 and are in this category should contact their provider as early as possible, and not wait for the illness to get worse. Paxlovid can also be prescribed by a pharmacist. 
• COVID-19 who are at high risk of progression to severe disease due to age over 65 or underlying conditions and cannot take Paxlovid.
• If your symptoms are getting worse please contact a medical provider or seek urgent medical care.