Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing
Testing is by appointment for our patients and the public. This includes people who have symptoms or were exposed, as well as those who need testing for travel, school or other reasons. Results are available in 48 hours.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccine
All UC San Diego Health patients ages 50 and over or with certain health conditions are encouraged to get their vaccination. Check your MyUCSDChart account to schedule your appointment.
Vaccine Information and FAQs
Appointments and Your Safety
Several safeguards help protect our patients and staff, including universal masking, frequent cleaning, entrance screenings, social distancing and video visits.
Safety Measures Appointments
Visitor Info
Recent Updates from UC San Diego Health
Resources
How You Can Help
Join us in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With your help, we can continue to keep our community safe and prepare for what is next.
How to Donate
#HealthCareHeroes
Brave and dedicated UC San Diego Health team members are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're sharing their stories — and ways to show your gratitude.
Meet Our Heroes
Symptoms and Diagnosis
COVID-19 is the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses, like the common cold and pneumonia. Learn more about
coronaviruses.
Most people infected with the novel coronavirus have mild to moderate cold and flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath or recent loss of taste or smell. For a complete and updated list, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 symptoms page.
Some people, often those with other medical complications, may develop more severe respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia. Other people could be asymptomatic. This means they are infected with the novel coronavirus, but have no symptoms. These people can still transmit the disease.
The respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 typically appear an average of 5-6 days after exposure, but may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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