Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health announced a new online tool to help people across the state access COVID-19 testing now that the capacity has been expanded. The site went live on Friday, April 24 and includes an interactive map that is updated in real-time and will be expanded as new testing sites are established. Of the sites currently performing tests is Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
Those who have COVID-19 symptoms or those who are asymptomatic but may be contacts of infected patients are instructed to call SEMC at 507-794-3691 for a provider appointment. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Results typically take up to 72 hours. Turnaround times may vary as testing increases.
Symptoms of the coronavirus can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.
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