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Be Sure to Get Tested for COVID-19
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, visit www.alabamapublichealth.gov or https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/covid-19/ to locate a testing site.
How to Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
You may also order free home tests from www.covidtests.gov.
The state health officer has issued a standing order for over-the-counter home COVID-19 tests that have been issued an emergency use authorization or are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While a prescription is not required to purchase over-the-counter tests, this standing order can be used as a prescription by licensed pharmacists in Alabama if needed.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free of charge. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
Symptoms of COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
· 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
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.
COVID-19 Information
For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interpreters are available.
For frequently asked questions and to check your symptoms, visit the Alabama.gov COVID-19 Information Hub at www.alabamapublichealth.gov/index.html.