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Use this coronavirus screening self-assessment tool to help you determine your risk level and identify next steps if you have symptoms that require medical care.

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If you think you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or have a fever or respiratory symptoms, please call your doctor firstbefore leaving home.

Walk-in services may be limited or unavailable. Call ahead, or schedule online or on MyChart if you need to be seen for an issue unrelated to coronavirus. Virtual care visits areavailable as well.

Your health and well-being is always our first priority, and we’re taking extra steps to deliver the safest care possible.

Please note: masking, visitor restrictions and other precautions are in effect at our clinics. Learn more »

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If you are concerned about coronavirus symptoms and don't have a primary care doctor, call our helpline to determine your next steps.

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Virtual care options

Options include e-visits and video visits (on-demand or scheduled).

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You'll need a MyChart account

Log in with your MyChart account to begin your virtual care visit.

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Screening centers

A referral is not required, but if you do not have symptoms or are unsure whether you need a COVID-19 test, please call either your primary care doctor or 877-9NOVANT before traveling to a screening center. You can also take our online assessment.

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Know before you go: important information
  • Appointments are available to reduce your wait time, but not required. You may drive-up without an appointment during operating hours.
  • Novant Health Screening Centers are scheduled to close at 3 p.m. Please note that in times of high volume, screening centers may need to stop receiving new patients before 3 p.m. to accommodate the large number of people who are already in line for testing.
  • Novant Health GoHealth Urgent Care has several designated COVID-19 testing locations with extended hours and weekend availability, should you need testing after screening centers have closed for the day. Hold your place online to reduce your wait time.
  • Asymptomatic patients may not be eligible for testing. If you are unsure of whether you need a COVID-19 test, please call either your primary care doctor or 877-9NOVANT before traveling to a screening center. You can also take our online assessment.

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Hospitals

When to visit the emergency room

Even in a pandemic, hospitals are safe for all patients. It's important to react quickly to symptoms of serious illness, and every minute counts during a stroke or heart attack.

Learn the signs of a stroke or a heart attack. Find an ER

Keeping you safe

At Novant health, your health and well-being is always our first priority, and we’re taking extra steps during COVID-19 to deliver the safest care possible. Learn how »

Visitor restrictions

Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients and to help control the spread of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, Novant Health is limiting visitors and guests in our hospitals and surgery centers. Read more »

Are you planning to visit a Novant Health facility as a patient, visitor or vendor?
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Clinics

We are resuming some services

Novant Health is resuming some nonurgent services. Clinics will reinstate appointments that were previously delayed by phasing in visits. Our teams will contact patients to begin rescheduling appointments. Your health and well-being is always our first priority, and we’re taking extra steps to deliver the safest care possible.

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Updated hours and temporary closures

Please note, some Novant Health locations may continue to have modified hours or may be temporarily closed. Virtual visits and alternative care locations may be available. Please call your doctor's office to verify your appointment before leaving home for medical care.

Masking in clinics

Our team members are wearing masks to protect our patients and our communities. We will also utilize social distancing and strict cleaning protocols to keep our clinics safe.

Per CDC guidance, we ask that all patients come to their appointments with a cloth mask or face covering. Patients without a mask will be provided one. Learn more »

Visitor restrictions

To protect the health and safety of our patients and team members, Novant Health is limiting the number of visitors that come with patients to its ambulatory clinics:

  • Patients 65 and older or under 18 may only bring one visitor with them to their appointment.
  • Patients between the ages of 18 and 64 should contact their clinic for specific guidance on visitors.
  • Visitors must be 18 or older and healthy (no cough, fever or flu-like symptoms).
  • Visitors will complete a routine screening questionnaire with temperature assessment and must wear a mask for the duration of the visit.
  • Visitors will be asked to wait in the exam room with the patient.
  • Exceptions may be granted for patients who require special assistance to access care.

Please note: Additional visitor guidelines apply at our women's health clinics and Cancer Institute clinics.

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Coronavirus FAQ

What are general prevention measures for the coronavirus?

I am experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus and I am not feeling well. What should I do?

Who is eligible to be screened for the coronavirus? Who is eligible to be tested?

What is the cost for a COVID-19 diagnostic test or antibody test?

I’ve been tested for the coronavirus at a Novant Health facility. What happens next?

What’s the best thing I can do to keep myself and my family safe?

Why is Novant Health now resuming non-emergency/time sensitive surgeries and appointments across facilities?

How will the resumption of services work?

How is Novant Health helping patients in the hospital stay connected during this time?

Are Novant Health events and classes cancelled?

How do stay-at-home orders help the community?

Can a patient sign up for COVID-19 clinical trials?

What does the clinical trial mean for our community?

What are mobile health units? Can I get screened there?

What can I do about feelings of anxiety or depression from social distancing?

What is the cost for a coronavirus diagnostic test or antibody test?

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