Regardless of vaccination status,\u00a0it is recommended to get tested immediately if you are experiencing symptoms<\/strong>. If you have come in close contact with someone, it is recommended to<\/span>\u00a0get tested 5 days after exposure<\/span><\/b>, if possible.<\/p>\n If you are planning on traveling, several\u00a0<\/span>airlines even require a negative COVID-19 test<\/span><\/a>\u00a0prior to boarding. It is recommended to\u00a0<\/span>get tested 1-3 days prior to traveling<\/span><\/b> if you are not up to date on vaccinations. It is required to have a negative COVID-19 test within 1 day when flying back into the United States from another country.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you return from a trip, it is recommended to\u00a0<\/span>get tested 3-5 days after you return<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> Check out our safe travel tips<\/a> for more travel guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/10\/WASDigital\u2013Email-11.png” title_text=”WAS(Digital\u2013Email)-11″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/blog\/safe-travel-during-a-pandemic\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Safe Travel Guidance” admin_label=”Travel Guide Button” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”At Home Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The State of Minnesota is offering a free\u00a0at-home saliva test<\/a>\u00a0so you can get tested in the comfort of your own home!<\/p>\n If students have a Minnesota address, they can receive this PCR saliva test at no cost as well.<\/p>\n Learn more and\u00a0order your mail in COVID-19 test<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Health Services Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n WSU Health & Wellness Services<\/a> offers COVID-19 tests to those who are symptomatic<\/strong> or have been in close contact<\/strong> with a confirmed case. Health Services does NOT<\/strong> offer weekly surveillance testing. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been in close contact, please fill out the self-report form<\/a> and you will be contacted for COVID-19 testing.<\/p>\n It\u2019s best to be tested by WSU Health Services because then the staff can get started to contain, trace, and stop the spread on campus faster.<\/p>\n You will also receive great follow-up care and guidance tailored to college students.<\/p>\n Please bring your insurance information with you to your appointment.\u00a0<\/b>Most insurances cover the full cost of COVID-19 tests.<\/p>\n Please\u00a0call ahead<\/strong>\u00a0by calling Ask-A-Nurse at\u00a0507.457.2292<\/strong>\u00a0or schedule an appointment with WSU Health Services at\u00a0507.457.5160<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”WIN Locations” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Hy-Vee” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Hy-Vee Pharmacy Drive-Through, <\/span><\/span>1475 W Service Dr.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Tues & Thurs 8\u201310AM | Sat 9\u201311AM<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted, but not required<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Required. <\/span><\/span>Make an Appointment.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Walgreens” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Walgreens Drive-Through, 750 Mankato Ave<\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri 8AM\u20135PM<\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted, but not required.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student or WSU.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Required. <\/span><\/span>Make an Appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Winona Health” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Winona Health, Urgent Care, 855 Mankato Ave.<\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri 7AM\u20138PM, Sat\u2013Sun 7AM\u20135PM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted, but not required.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> $250 without insurance.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Walk-in only, first come first serve.<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Where to Get Test ROCH” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”ROCH Locations” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Community Health Services (Migrant Health)” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> 1926 Collegeview Rd SE<\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Mon, Tues & Thurs 10AM\u201311AM<\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> If insurance is not available, sliding scale is used to determine cost of test.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Required. Call 507.529.0503.<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Hy-Vee” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Multiple Locations<\/a><\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Tues & Thurs 8\u201310AM | Sat 9AM\u20135PM<\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted, but not required.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student or WSU.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Required. Make an appointment.<\/a><\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Mayo Clinic” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where: 3033 41 St. NW<\/strong><\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Sun 9AM\u20135PM<\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong> Accepted, but not required.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student or WSU.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong> Required. Make an appointment<\/a> or call 507.293.9525.<\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Walgreens Pharmacy” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone (symptomatic & asymptomatic)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Multiple Locations<\/a><\/p>\n Hours:<\/strong> Hours vary by location.<\/p>\n Insurance:<\/strong>\u00a0Accepted, but not required<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> No cost to student or WSU.<\/p>\n Appointment:<\/strong>\u00a0Required.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Make an Appointment.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong>\u00a0Weekly testing option.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Minnesota COVID-19 Testing Finder” button_url=”https:\/\/mn.gov\/covid19\/get-tested\/testing-locations\/index.jsp” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Get Tested” admin_label=”MN Call To Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Wisconsin COVID-19 Testing Finder” button_url=”https:\/\/www.dhs.wisconsin.gov\/covid-19\/testing.htm” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Get Tested” admin_label=”WI Call To Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Illinois COVID-19 Testing Finder” button_url=”https:\/\/coronavirus.illinois.gov\/s\/testing-sites” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Get Tested” admin_label=”IL Call To Action” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”After Test Blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Until you get your COVID-19 test results, you should quarantine<\/a> if you were in close contact or isolate<\/a> if you have symptoms.\u00a0 If you are asymptomatic and getting a test for screening purposes, it is still advisable to do a modified quarantine to prevent further exposure from you to others or others to you and becoming infected while awaiting results.<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to get post-test glee when you get the call that your results are negative. But you have to remember that these test results represent\u00a0only that moment when you took the test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Just because you\u2019re negative for COVID-19 right now, you could catch the virus tomorrow. In order to keep your results negative, you need to continue to lay low<\/a> and quarantine before going home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are\u00a0experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call Ask-A-Nurse at 507.457.2292 and\u00a0self-report. From there, you will receive further testing guidance.\u00a0 Regardless of vaccination status,\u00a0it is recommended to get tested immediately if you are experiencing symptoms. If you have come in close contact with someone, it is recommended to\u00a0get tested 5 days after exposure, if possible. 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