Phelps Health Monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Hospitals and health systems, including Phelps Health, continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19. For more information about cases in the state, visit Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

COVID-19 Testing at Phelps Health

When should you get tested for COVID-19?

If you have symptoms, test immediately.
Consider testing before contact with someone at high risk for severe COVID-19, especially if you are in an area with a medium or high COVID-19 community level.

Do you need a COVID-19 test for any of the following reasons?

To confirm a COVID-19 diagnosis
For travel purposes
For back-to-school or back-to-work

At Phelps Health, we are able to test patients for COVID-19 at our Walk-In Clinics in Rolla and Waynesville. No appointment necessary. Open 7 days a week. You also can contact your primary care provider for COVID-19 testing.

Our Walk-In Clinics can order antibody testing (to check for past infections of COVID-19) during your visit, but you will be sent to one of our labs for the blood test. You also can contact your primary care physician or provider for antibody testing.

Reminder: Always call your primary care physician or provider first if you suspect you may have COVID-19. Your doctor’s office may be able to help.

COVID-19 At-Home Tests: COVID-19 at-home test kits are available for purchase at local pharmacies. If your at-home test shows that you are positive for COVID-19, contact your doctor or healthcare provider for treatment options.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

According to the CDC, reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

What can you do to reduce your risk of getting COVID-19?

Follow CDC guidelines for prevention, which include:

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
Improve ventilation and filtration indoors.
Move indoor activities outdoors, when possible. Viral particles spread more easily indoors than outdoors.
Get tested for COVID-19, if needed.
Follow recommendations for what to do if you've been exposed.
Stay home when you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Seek treatment if you have COVID-19 and are at high risk of getting severely sick.
Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Depending on COVID-19 community levels, you also may want to wear a mask or respirator as well as avoid crowded areas and keep distance between yourself and others.