After you receive your coronavirus test results, you'll need to know what to do next. Whether you tested negative or positive for COVID-19, find your next steps here to feel better faster.
Most people heal from COVID-19 at home with supportive care to ease symptoms. If you tested positive for COVID-19, follow the guidance of your health care provider and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Stay home, except to get emergency care
Separate yourself from others at home, and don’t share any household items
Monitor your symptoms
Wear a cloth face covering
Cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands often
Additional Steps If You Tested Positive
Know how to stay safe at home and get care virtual or in-person care for COVID-19.
If Symptoms Worsen, See a Doctor From Home
To visit a doctor from home, call your primary care physician (PCP) to ask about their virtual care options. If you don’t have a PCP — or if it’s after hours or the weekend — you can schedule a real-time video visit with a doctor online in the AdventHealth app.
Get ER Care for Emergency COVID-19 Symptoms
If your symptoms worsen quickly, in-person care may be necessary. Go to your nearest ER if you develop these symptoms:
Bluish lips or face
New confusion or inability to arouse
Persistent pain or pressure in your chest
Trouble breathing
Helpful Resources If You Have a COVID-19 Diagnosis
These resources can help you navigate the COVID-19 recovery process safely and effectively. For more reads like these, including how to care for your mental health, explaining coronavirus to your kids, donating blood after having COVID-19 and more, see our entire coronavirus blog collection.
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Testing negative for COVID-19 can be reassuring, but you still might not feel well physically. You can take these steps to continue to protect yourself from getting sick with COVID-19:
Stay home as much as possible to keep yourself and others safe
Stay 6 feet away from others and sick household members
Wear a cloth face covering if you must go out
Cover your coughs and sneezes
Wash your hands frequently
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in your home
Monitor your symptoms closely
Additional Care Options if You Tested Negative
Continue to stay safe at home, monitor your symptoms daily and know when to get virtual or in-person care. If your symptoms don’t improve, call your primary care physician (PCP) to see if they can see you in a virtual visit. If you don’t have a PCP (or if it’s after hours or the weekend) you can set up a video visit with a doctor online.
If You’re Sick but Not With COVID-19, Please Stay Safe
If you tested negative for COVID-19 (or haven’t been tested yet), these resources can help. For more articles like these, like how to feel connected to family while staying home, precautions if you have asthma, what to know about takeout food and more, view all coronavirus blogs.
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Beyond COVID-19: Where to Go for Other Health Care Needs
Schedule an Online Doctor Video Visit with the AdventHealth App
As we continue to face the challenge of COVID-19, we’re dedicated to keeping you safe. If you're experiencing symptoms of coronavirus or other illness, schedule an online visit through the AdventHealth app to consult face-to-face, in real time, with a real provider. Your medical professional will ask questions to determine if you need a physician’s order for coronavirus testing, and help you with other medical needs. Remember, to help prevent the spread of the virus, avoid the emergency room at your local hospital except in cases of emergency.
Schedule appointments
Message your care team
Access your (and your family's) health records with MyChart
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