COVID-19 Resources & Information

 

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Testing

At this time, Variety Care is offering take home COVID-19 tests at no-cost to all patients who would like to be tested.

We will continue to offer rapid antigen tests and/or a PCR test to patients who are showing symptoms. To schedule a rapid antigen test or PCR test, please call 405-632-6688.

Please note, if a patient shows symptoms of COVID-19, but tests negative on a rapid antigen test, the provider may request a PCR test. 

If a patient tests positive with a rapid antigen test, they will be sent home with at least two at home test kits for every member of their household. The provider may also request that the patient take a home test for the following 1-2 days to verify test results. An additional cost may be associated with the PCR test.

When you arrive to a location for testing, please park in the designated COVID-19 Test parking spot. Remain in your vehicle and call the phone number listed on the sign by the parking spot. Our staff will come to your vehicle and test you in the parking lot. You will receive a phone call with your test results and next steps within a few days.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:

  • 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

If you have experienced any of these symptoms, please call us at (405) 632 - 6688 to evaluate your symptoms. This list does not include all possible symptoms. To see the most updated list of symptoms, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.

Emergency symptoms include:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

If you or someone you know experiences any emergency symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately and notify the operator that the person may have or had COVID-19.

COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment

  • Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Wear a face mask over your nose and mouth
  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
  • Get a COVID-19 test when you are exposed or symptomatic
  • Wash hands often

Those infected with COVID-19 may treat their mild symptoms with over the counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever. There are several prescription medications available to those with more severe symptoms. Those with emergency symptoms may need hospitalization.

COVID-19 FAQ

For an updated FAQ list, please visit cdc.gov.

CDC.GOV FAQ

Variety Care's COVID-19 Policy

Mask Requirements:
  • Everyone 3 years and older.
  • Masks must cover the nose and mouth. Buffs, gators and bandanas are not acceptable. Masks with exhalation valves must be covered with a cloth or disposable procedure mask. The health center will provide masks to patients arriving with masks that do not meet requirements.
  • After politely reminding a patient or visitor to put their mask on correctly, Variety Care employees have authority to ask a person to leave the health center. If possible, the service will be completed through Telehealth.
  • Variety Care employees can require patients and visitors to cover masks that may be offensive to other patients. In these situations, the health center will provide the patient with a mask.
  • Parents of infants and toddlers with symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 are required to cover their child’s nose & mouth with a blanket.
  • Medical exceptions to mask requirements are granted only for those patients with a written letter from a healthcare provider (must be MD, DO, PA, or APRN).
Visitor Restriction:
  • One adult may accompany children and adults who require assistance for communication or walking.
  • Only one parent per child or sibling group, unless the parent needs assistance of another adult for communication or waling.
  • One guest to attend prenatal ultrasound appointments.
  • People accompanying children or adults for assistance must pass COVID-19 screening.
Outdoor Waiting:
  • All patients have an option to wait outdoors (in a car or on a park bench) if the exam room is not immediately available.
  • Patients who have had symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 in the past two weeks, will be required to wait outdoors or in their car until the exam room is available.

Resources for Oklahomans

Employment/Unemployment Assistance:

http://oklahomaworks.gov/covid19/
https://oesc.ok.gov/individual-claimants

 

Finance & Mortgage Assistance:

https://www.ok.gov/triton/modules/newsroom/newsroom_article.php?id=289&article_id=56501
https://myhome.freddiemac.com/getting-help/relief-for-homeowners.html

 

SNAP/Child Support/Child Care Assistance:

https://www.okbenefits.org/en/
http://www.okdhslive.org/

 

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Assistance:

http://www.okdhslive.org/

 

Current COVID-19 Situation in Oklahoma:

https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/