If I have COVID-19 symptoms, do I need to be tested?

Yes, it is recommended to get a COVID test if you develop COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild.

I tested positive and it has been “x” days and I feel fine. Should I be retested to see if I am negative?

View the latest information from the CDC on quarantine and isolation guidelines here.

How can I get tested for COVID-19?

You can take at-home COVID tests at your house or other places, and they usually give results in 30 minutes or less. You may also visit one of our Ochsner Urgent Care locations to get tested for COVID-19.

How can I schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19 vaccines are available now to anyone 6 months or older. If you're interested in scheduling a vaccine for adults or children ages 6 months or older, please schedule via MyOchsner.

COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Woman getting bandage after COVID 19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 2025-2026 are now available for eligible patients across the communities we serve. Patients are encouraged to contact their care teams with questions and to make a vaccination appointment through their doctor's office or on the MyOchsner app. Locations and appointment times may change based on vaccine supply.