We now have a rapid COVID-19 testing system at Randolph Community Clinic!
This is the Sofia 2 Rapid COVID-19 testing instrument. Using it, we can generate results from your nasal swab in as little as 15 minutes! Click here for information about COVID-19 test pricing at Randolph Community Clinic.
Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. A viral test, like those we provide at Randolph Community Clinic, may tell you if you have a current infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Whether you test positive or negative, always take steps to protect yourself and others. To learn more about COVID-19 viral tests, click here.
If you or a family member have COVID-19 symptoms, you can use the CDC's Isolation and Exposure Calculator (click the "Isolation & Exposure" button) for advice about how to proceed safely.
Self-tests can be a convenient way to check if you have COVID-19 without having to schedule an appointment. You can use a self-test any time you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you suspect you may have been recently exposed to COVID-19. Self-tests are available over the counter at many pharmacies, and you may also be able to get them for free online or through your local community health department.
Click here for more information and advice about testing for COVID-19, including self-tests and in-clinic tests.
Click here for more information and advice about testing for COVID-19, including self-tests and in-clinic tests.
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In order to stay safe and help stop the spread of COVID-19, thoroughly wash your hands, clean commonly touched surfaces, cover your sneezes/coughs in private, and wear a mask and stay 6 feet away from others in public.
All viruses mutate, or change, over time. The longer a virus sticks around, the more time it has to change. When a virus changes, it is called a variant. Many variants are no more harmful than the original virus, however, some can be more infectious or deadly. When our bodies are faced with a new variant, our immune responses built from vaccination or a previous infection may be able to fight it off. The sooner people get vaccinated against COVID-19, the less opportunity we give the virus to keep mutating.
Currently, the Omicron variant is the predominant strain of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. It is more contagious than any other strain of the virus. Although Omicron may cause more mild illness than some other strains, some people may still have severe disease, need hospitalization, and could die from the infection with this variant. Unvaccinated people are at especially high risk from this variant. Vaccination, mask wearing, social distancing, and frequent testing are the most effective ways to fight the Omicron variant.
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When you visit friends & family who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear cloth face coverings. Stay 6 at least feet apart. Meet outside if possible. Wash your hands often. Sanitize all touched surfaces.
Click here for additional guidance about what to do if you are exposed to COVID-19.
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