Coronavirus & COVID-19

Feeling Sick? Before You Come to ER

Like hospitals across the country, we're seeing large numbers of people coming to the ER with COVID symptoms. To best serve our community, we're asking that you only come to the emergency department with severe symptoms. 

Reducing the number of visits to the ED will shorten wait times and help us provide the best care possible.

When NOT to Come to the ER

Please don't come to the emergency department with just:

• The need for a COVID test
• Mild COVID symptoms (cough, fever)
• Non-urgent illness

Worried you have COVID? Do:

• Call your primary care provider
• Get answers from the Blue Ridge Health District
• Take an at-home test or find a free drive-thru test

When You SHOULD Come to the ER

Come to the emergency department or call 911 with serious, urgent health needs, like:

• Chest pain or potential heart attack
• Stroke symptoms
• Extreme COVID symptoms that last for days, like difficulty breathing, low oxygen levels, intense chest pain, or fever 

Get Vaccinated

We're vaccinating adults and children 5 years of age and older. Find out about booster shots, third doses, and COVID-19 prevention.

To make your vaccine appointment, schedule through MyChart, or call 434.297.4829.

Questions? Read our COVID-19 vaccine FAQs.