You’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Now what?

Danielle Harris1 min readApril 21, 2020

As more people get tested for COVID-19, many are left wondering what a positive diagnosis actually means. Augusta University Health‘s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Phillip Coule explains the details and offers advice on how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Patients concerned about COVID-19 can now be screened for the virus by using the AU Health COVID-19 Virtual Screening website or downloading the AU Health Express Care app for Apple or Android devices. Through the new telehealth platform, patients can now receive free virtual screenings for coronavirus, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no appointment required.

Read the latest news on COVID-19 on our dedicated resource page, and check out the Augusta University Expert Center to view a complete list of our experts.

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Danielle Harris is Senior Media Relations Coordinator at Augusta University. Contact her to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at 706-721-7511 or deharris1@augusta.edu.

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