April 2, 2020 Ascension adds drive-through testing sites – Starjournalnow

Ascension Medical Group has added additional COVID-19 drive-through testing locations. In addition to Rhinelander, Crandon and Plover, Ascension has added Tomahawk and Woodruff testing sites.

Individuals who wish to be tested at drive-through locations must first be pre-screened by an Ascension Medical Group provider by appointment or virtually.

The screening involves a series of questions about symptoms, travel history and any potential contact with COVID-19 patients. Patients who meet the criteria, which is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will schedule an appointment for drive-through testing.

Nasal swab samples will be collected and sent to a state-approved lab for analysis. Patients will be directed to return home and self-isolate for 14 days. Ascension will contact patients with results; positive results will be sent to the appropriate public health departments.

According to the CDC, symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe and may appear 2-14 days after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms seen with the infection with COVID-19 are not specific, with cold-like symptoms in mild cases. Symptoms could include a fever, along with cough and shortness of breath. If someone is elderly or has other medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease, diabetes or cancer, they may get sicker from the virus and develop pneumonia or other lung problems. For more information on COVID-19, please visit cdc.gov.

There also is an Ascension COVID19 Hotline set up for those who have general questions about COVID-19. The toll-free number for Wisconsin is 1-833-981-0711. Access to COVID-19 online information from Ascension, including an online assessment tool is available here.

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