Information about COVID-19

Learn about COVID-19 symptoms and additional resources to help you stay healthy.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Symptoms of COVID-19 can be similar to flu symptoms and similar to allergy symptoms. They typically include:
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue (constant tiredness)
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

COVID-19 symptoms usually appear within 2-14 days after exposure to the coronavirus. Some people exposed to the coronavirus never develop symptoms of COVID-19. However, they may still be able to infect others.

You can also continue to have symptoms or develop new symptoms after you’re no longer sick with the coronavirus. This is called long-haul COVID-19 or post-COVID syndrome. Symptoms of long-haul COVID-19 vary and can last weeks, months or even years.

How do I get tested for COVID-19?

We offer convenient COVID-19 testing – by scheduled appointment only – at clinics in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

How is COVID-19 treated?

People are usually able to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home. If you’re at risk of developing severe symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication (COVID-19 pill) or other treatment.

If you need help managing your symptoms, or if they appear to be worsening, call your clinic or schedule a video visit. If you develop more severe symptoms such as labored breathing or shortness of breath, you should seek emergency care.

How can I avoid getting sick from COVID-19?

Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine each year is the best way to reduce your chance of getting the coronavirus and to prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Where can I learn more about COVID-19?

For the latest updates on COVID-19, go to:

HealthPartners and Park Nicollet are following these three organizations’ prevention, screening, treatment and vaccination guidelines. We’re working closely with these organizations as well as other health care providers around Minnesota, Wisconsin and the country. View our COVID-19 preparedness plan (PDF).