Coronavirus - What You Need to Know

At Wake Forest Baptist, we are taking proactive measures to help control the spread of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

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How to Wear a Mask

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What to Do If I Feel Sick?

For Mild Illness

Stay home and distance yourself from others. Learn about how to practice safe hygiene and keep yourself isolated.

*Qué hacer si se siente enfermo(a)

If Your Illness Worsens

Call your primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, call our hotline 336-70-COVID to receive nurse advice. View more care options, including our telehealth services.

Listen to Your Provider

Your health care provider will direct you on next steps. It is important that you follow their instructions to keep you, your family and your community safe.

What Are The Symptoms of COVID-19?

People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:

Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Or at least two of these symptoms:

Fever
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell

*Cuándo y dónde hacerse la prueba de coronavirus

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 Wake Forest Baptist Health entities in all care settings where tests are performed.

*COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Cash Price: $125

Temporary Respiratory Symptom Clinics

To continue to serve people who may be experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness, Wake Forest Baptist Health has opened several respiratory symptom clinics across the region.

Respiratory Symptom Clinic Locations

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
Staffing Respiratory Assessment Clinics for patients with COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms

COVID-19 How You Can Help

As the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop, providers, researchers and staff from across the Wake Forest Baptist Health system 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

COVID-19 Podcasts

Listen to the latest BestHealth podcast episodes featuring topics and discussions related to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) from experts at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Get up-to-date regional information surrounding the virus and advice on how to better protect yourself and your family.

Topics range from dealing with stress eating, anxiety, talking to your kids about COVID-19 and more.

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