What You Need to Know About COVID-19

During this challenging time, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is doing everything we can to make sure you stay safe and informed.

What to Do If I Feel Sick?

Always listen to your health care provider. It is important that you follow their instructions to keep you, your family and your community safe.

For Mild Illness

Stay home and distance yourself from others. How to practice safe hygiene and keep yourself isolated.

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If Your Illness Worsens

Call your primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, call 336-716-WAKE for assistance.
More care options, including telehealth services.

How to Get Tested

Call your primary care provider or go to an urgent care to be tested. Only go to the ED or call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency. More testing information.

Symptoms of COVID-19

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.

Watch For These Symptoms About the Delta Variant

How to Schedule a Vaccination Appointment

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has COVID-19 both vaccination and booster appointments available for eligible people ages 5+.

First dose: Use online scheduling, myWakeHealth or call 336-70-COVID.

Second, additional primary or booster doses: call 336-70-COVID or search for a vaccine provider near you.

Vaccine Locations

Who Is Eligible for Boosters?

Primary Vaccine Series: Everyone ages 5+ should get a COVID-19 vaccine primary series. Learn more about pediatric vaccines

Additional Primary Doses: People ages 5+ who are moderately or severely immune compromised should receive an additional primary dose. Patients unsure if they meet these criteria should contact their specialist or primary care office for guidance.

Boosters: People ages 12+ should get a booster shot. Review booster eligibility criteria

Pfizer - Ages 12+ at least 5 months or more after completing primary series
Moderna - Ages 18+ at least 5 months or more after completing primary series
Johnson & Johnson - Ages 18+ at least 2 months or more after receiving initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The CDC allows people ages 18+ to choose a different booster than the vaccine type originally received in their primary series.

Learn More About Boosters

Visitor and Patient Updates

The recent CDC guidance on mask wearing for fully vaccinated people does not apply to healthcare settings. We continue to require our patients, staff and visitors to wear masks while inside any of our facilities.

Learn More

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing for Children and Young Adults

Rapid testing is now available for children and young adults up to 25 years of age at our new drive-up testing center located just outside of the Brenner Children’s Emergency Department. Testing is done through appointment only.

Learn More

How to Wear a Mask

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Pricing of COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing

During the COVID-19 emergency period declared by the Public Health Act, providers are required to make public the cash prices for the diagnostic test for COVID-19 [Reference: CARES Act Sec. 3202]. The cash price shown is for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist entities in all care settings where tests are performed.

*COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Cash Price: $125

We Promise to Keep You Safe, Healthy and COVID-Protected

Following advice from our infectious disease experts, we will be:

Practicing social distancing in all of our clinic locations
Minimizing wait times in common areas, like waiting rooms
Asking our patients to join all providers and clinic staff in wearing masks
Limiting visitors, with few exceptions
Cleaning our facilities with strict sanitation protocols
Conducting screenings for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival
Offering expanded access to virtual visits via video or telephone

COVID-19 How You Can Help

As the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, providers, researchers and staff from across Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist are working diligently to provide for you and your family.

Many people have asked how they can best support our system during this challenging time. Given the strain on our resources to address this situation, your support is needed and appreciated.

Join the Effort

More Resources

Weekly COVID-19 Update with Dr. Christopher Ohl

We were live with Christopher Ohl, MD, infectious disease expert, as he provided an update on COVID-19 in our region.
Like Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 information.

Disclaimer: Learn more about the latest developments with visitor restrictions and testing .

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