Symptomatic Testing
Symptoms of COVID-19
- A fever of 100°F or higher
- Respiratory symptoms, such as dry cough or shortness of breath
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Muscle or body ache
- Chills
- Loss of taste or smell
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Keep in mind, many people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and are able to recover at home.
Employees
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your local primary care provider (PCP) for a health assessment and direction.
If you do not have a PCP, contact The Ohio State University COVID Call Center at 614-293-4000 to assess the need for testing and to arrange a COVID-19 test if indicated.
If your PCP advises that you should have a COVID-19 test, contact The Ohio State University COVID Call Center at 614-293-4000 to arrange a COVID-19 test.
If an Ohio State contact tracer determines that you have been exposed as a close contact to someone who is infected with COVID-19, you will be contacted by the team and advised about quarantine and testing.
Students
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your local primary care provider (PCP) for a health assessment and direction.
If you do not have a local PCP, please schedule a telehealth appointment with Ohio State Student Health Services (SHS) with via My BuckMD and select COVID Symptoms as appointment reason.
If an Ohio State contact tracer determines that you have been exposed as a close contact to someone who is infected with COVID-19, you will be contacted by the team and advised about quarantine and testing.