Let this section be your starting point for anything related to COVID-19. From the latest on new COVID-19 therapies to answers to all your COVID-19 questions, we are here to provide guidance and get you to the information you need as quickly as possible.

*Allina Health requires an in-person or virtual visit to confirm if you need a COVID-19 or other tests based on your symptoms. Allina Health does not perform rapid testing. If you want a COVID-19 test without a visit, consider using the state testing options or other local community or pharmacy locations. Find testing sites outside of Allina Health:

• Minnesota Department of Health COVID testing finder or
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services community testing sites

To meet with an Allina Health provider to discuss your symptoms and see if you qualify for a COVID-19 test, make an appointment now.

Masks required

Allina Health does still require masks be worn at all our locations, regardless of vaccination status.

To learn more about about infection control within health care settings, visit the CDC's Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel page.

You can also learn more about the CDC recommendations for fully-vaccinated individuals and health care environment exceptions.

The latest COVID-19 news

To get more news from Allina Health providers about COVID-19 and other health care topics, go to our Allina Health in the News blog.

Our Safe Care Commitment

With our enhanced precautions and virtual care options, take comfort in knowing that we’re ready to safely care for you whenever you need us. Learn more about what we're doing to keep you safe.

Do You Have COVID-19, Influenza, or a Cold?

Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, influenza (flu) and the common cold, are spread by:

• droplets released into the air by coughing or sneezing
• having unclean hands and touching your face, mouth, eyes or nose

Go to the COVID-19 vs Flu vs Cold chart to see the difference or go to the Do You Have COVID-19, Influenza or a Cold hand-out. Need more guidance or want to find out if COVID-19 testing is recommended for you? Complete a virtual or in-person visit with a care provider.

Managing your stress and anxiety

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing stress and anxiety for many. However, there are things you can do to help care for yourself during this time.

When to get help

Talk with your health care provider if stress or anxiety interfere with your everyday life or if you are having physical problems.

COVID-19 videos and handouts

• How Does a COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Work?
• COVID-19 Booster Shots
• Long COVID
• COVID Testing: Rapid vs. PCR
• Symptoms of Coronavirus
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronavirus
• Cold? Flu? Or is it COVID-19?
• Coronavirus Prevention
• Mask-wearing best practices

Explore all COVID-19 videos.