COVID-19: Before coming to a hospital

What you should and should not do regarding COVID-19 testing.

Before coming to a hospital, clinic or drive-thru location for COVID-19 testing, here's what you should and should not do:

You should do this

Call your local health care provider you show any sign of these COVID-19 symptoms:

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing

You should not do this

• Do not come to the hospital, clinic or drive-thru location to be tested without calling first. This minimizes potential exposure to other patients.
• Check the CDC website for additional updates on COVID-19.For more information and all your COVID-19 coverage, go to the Mayo Clinic News Network and mayoclinic.org.