covid-19

If you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, staying home and in isolation is the best way to protect yourself and others if you're concerned that you've been exposed to COVID-19. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with a symptom or a combination of symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please note, if you have any of these symptoms, it is encouraged that you schedule an appointment for testing by calling Burnett Medical Center at 715-463-5353.

Learn more about current CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines here.

COVID-19 testing appointments are available at Burnett Medical Center by calling 715-463-5353. Results will be available within 72 hours, depending on test volumes.

Burnett Medical Center can test:

• Symptomatic patients. Call to schedule a COVID testing appointment with a provider visit*.
• Non-symptomatic patients. Call to schedule a lab only appointment
  • Exposure testing
  • Pre-surgical/procedural needs
  • Return to school
  • Travel
  • Non-medical purposes such as, events.

If you need a copy of your test results faxed/emailed and/or you will pick up the results in person, a Release of Information form needs to be completed. You may ask for this form at the time of registration or when you are here for your appointment.

Here are some other resources to utilize for testing:

• https://www.vaulthealth.com/covid
• https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/community-testing.htm
• https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/community-testing.jsp

*If you are coming in for symptomatic COVID-19 testing, you may be billed for an office visit.

COVID-19 vaccines are available by appointment only. At this time only the Pfizer vaccine is offered, please call us at 715-463-5353 to schedule an appointment.

Learn more about the COVID Primary series and booster dose here.

For more vaccine information, please check out this What to Expect Handout.

To provide the best protection we are taking these precautionary steps to ensure the health of our patients:

• All visitors to Burnett Medical Center will be self screening for symptoms and COVID-19 risk at each visit.
• Please DEFER or wear a mask during your visit if YES to any of the following: In the last 10 days have you have been:
  • Sick with COVID 19 symptoms or other viral illness,
  • had a positive COVID 19 test,
  • OR a close contact with a person with COVID 19
• While visiting please keep our patients/residents safe by:
  • Washing your hands
  • Limit your visit to one room
• Family Practice and Specialty Clinic-Minors, under 18. Parent/Guardian(s) can accompany minor to visit.
• Family Practice and Specialty Clinic- Adults, over 18. 1 support person may accompany the patient to visit.
• Surgical Services- Minors, under 18. Parent/Guardian(s) are allowed to accompany minor patient.
• Surgical Services- Adults, over 18. 1 support person to accompany patient during outpatient procedures.
• Emergency Department-Minors, under 18. Parent/Guardian allowed to accompany patient.
• Emergency Department-Adults, over 18. No support person allowed. Only for compassionate care cases.
• Inpatient. 1 visitor per day per patient unless in COVID-19 isolation. Exceptions will be made for compassionate care.
• Inpatient- Compassionate Care. 1 twenty-four-hour support person per day. 2 visitors at bedside at a time. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• The Continuing Care Center is open to visitors. Please call 715-463-7315 to schedule.

Please know we understand these visitor restrictions may be difficult for our patients and their families. Our top priority is to protect the health and safety of those we serve.

Here are some reliable resources to utilize if you have general questions about COVID-19.

CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html; https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html

WI DHS: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm

Calling 211 is also a helpful option for general questions about the vaccine and timeline.