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If You Think You’ve Been Exposed To COVID-19
- Get tested
- Isolate yourself
- If you start experiencing COVID symptoms
- Call your doctor to discuss your symptoms. If you need to go in, they will be prepared for you.
- If you don’t have a doctor, please call one of these numbers to be referred to a physician
- 844-837-2433 for the metro-Memphis area, West Tenneessee and North Mississippi
- 855-733-8863 for the Jackson, Mississippi area
- 870-936-8000 for the Jonesboro, Arkansas area
- If you prefer, you can get tested without an appointment at any of our Baptist Minor Medical locations.
- If your symptoms are considered mild, staying at home is the safest option.
- If your symptoms are severe, call 911, or call your nearest emergency room first, then go there.
What to expect after your COVID-19 test
If you have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting your results, here’s what you need to know.
Tested Patient - English (PDF 72 KB) | Tested Patient - Spanish (PDF 82 KB)
Coronavirus Symptoms
- New loss of taste or smell
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills (rigors)
- Muscle pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- New onset fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Sore throat
Symptoms usually start 2-9 days after exposure. If you experience any of these symptoms, please isolate yourself and get tested.
Coronavirus Resources
For more information on COVID-19 and Baptist's response, please visit our Coronavirus Resource Center.