Stop the Spread of COVID…what to do , where to get tested.
Stop the Spread of COVID19
YOUR actions make a BIG difference!
Have symptoms? Get tested!
Symptoms Consistent With COVID-19:
- Fever (100 degrees F or higher), chills, or shaking chills
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Cough (not due to other known cause)
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
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New loss of taste or smell
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Sore throat
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Headache when in combination with other symptoms
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Muscle aches or body aches
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Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
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Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
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Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms.
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Monitor yourself and your loved ones for symptoms. If you have any symptoms, call you doctor and get tested with a PCR test.
Testing Info…
- Get tested for free, without an appointment and with quick results at any of the MA Stop the Spread testing sites:
- https://link.cumulusglobal.com/u/b7fc6333/ir0AsG4z6xGpIM7rhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salem.com%2Fhome%2Fnews%2Fcommonwealth%25E2%2580%2599s-%25E2%2580%259Cstop-spread%25E2%2580%259D-covid-19-testing-salem
- These sites may be overwhelmed at this time due to Thanksgiving surge in testing.
- https://link.cumulusglobal.com/u/b7fc6333/ir0AsG4z6xGpIM7rhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.salem.com%2Fhome%2Fnews%2Fcommonwealth%25E2%2580%2599s-%25E2%2580%259Cstop-spread%25E2%2580%259D-covid-19-testing-salem
- The Revere Suffolk Downs Stop the Spread site is also free, but takes appointments and gets results back the same day. It will take a few days to get an appointment:
- Get tested at one of 4 local pharmacies, get swabbed before 12 noon on a weekday and get results in 48 hours or less:
- https://link.cumulusglobal.com/u/07bf647a/MgEBsG4z6xGLWM7rhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fschedule.veritasgenetics.com%2F This service requires $120 out of pocket for the pcr test. Check with your insurance company for reimbursement guidelines. This is a great option for testing due to travel, as those tests would not be covered by insurance anyway.
- Order an at home, FDA approved, PCR test. It costs about $120, and can take several days to get the test, several to send it back and get results, but you can test in private. Search online to chose.
- Testing is also available through CVS.com or AFC.com. Appointments are booked several days out and results are taking up to a week, but often less.
- Your doctor’s office can also arrange for testing. North Shore Medical Center, affiliated with MGH/Brigham offers drive through appointments for rapid PCR tests with same day results. Lahey drive through testing results are taking up to 6 days to report, but often less.
COVID-19 Safety Basics…
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from others.
- Wear a multi-layered mask which fits well and covers your mouth and nose when out in public.
- Wash your hands with sanitizer or soap and water frequently.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Go to Mass.gov to see the latest guidance and information on COVID-19.