Get answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19.
COVID-19 symptoms may appear between 2 and 14 days after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms are:
There are also additional symptoms people may experience including:
Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms from the CDC.
If you experience severe symptoms, including but not limited to the following, please call 911:
Coronavirus can spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. Other people breathe in these droplets or these droplets land on other people's eye, nose or mouth. These droplets may also contaminate the surfaces they touch.
Anyone infected with COVID-19 can spread it, even if they do not have symptoms. In some situations, COVID-19 can spread from people to animals.
Learn more about how COVID-19 spreads.
Read more about preventing the spread of respiratory illness from the CDC.
Allina Health will be vaccinating all people ages six months and older when the updated vaccine becomes available in early October.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available in the vaccine sections of these websites: cdc.gov, fda.gov, health.state.mn.us and dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Allina Health requires an in-person or virtual visit to confirm if you need a COVID-19 test, or other tests based on your symptoms. Allina Health does not perform rapid testing.
Schedule an appointment to meet with an Allina Health provider to discuss your symptoms and see if you qualify for a COVID-19 test, or learn more about COVID-19 testing and screening at Allina Health.
If you’re not sure, call your clinic or 1-888-4-ALLINA (1-888-425-54621-888-425-5462). We will ask about your symptoms and guide you to the right care.
Virtual care offers a safe and convenient way to get care, right from your home. It can help you with common illnesses and injuries, preventive care, mental health conditions and a range of other medical needs. More often than not, there is a virtual care option for the care you need.
If you need care right away, we offer a number of care options including:
Your safety is our top priority. We continue to take every precaution to safeguard your health and reduce the spread of respiratory illness, including COVID-19: