If you test positive for COVID-19, you and those accompanying you will not be allowed to go through Security or board a plane to fly. You should immediately go home and call your doctor as soon as possible. Download this fact sheet to learn more. If you are an airport or airline employee, let your employer know you have tested positive, and ask about your company's guidelines for workers infected with COVID-19. Everyone is encouraged to visit coronavirus.gov for more information.

If you test negative for COVID-19, you probably were not infected at the time the test was done. However, this does not mean you will not get sick. It is even possible that you were very early in your infection and that you could test positive later. Or you could be exposed to the virus later and then get sick.

XpresCheck offers several different COVID-19 tests, including one that can provide results while you wait. They include a rapid molecular COVID test, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nasal swab test, and a blood antibody test. We may add more types of tests as they become available.

This type of test provides results while you wait. A sterile swab is inserted into your nose to take a sample. (This is usually not painful, but it can be uncomfortable.) The sample is then checked for active COVID-19 virus right at XpresCheck, without having to go to a separate lab.

With the PCR test, a sterile swab is inserted into your nose to take a sample. This is usually not painful, but it can be uncomfortable. The sample is then sent to a lab to check if the active virus is in your body.

Using a blood draw or a small prick of your finger, this test looks for markers in your blood (called antibodies) that show you are infected or have been infected in the past—even if you don't have symptoms.

Any person age 5 and older can get a COVID-19 test at XpresCheck. This includes the general public and travelers as well as airport and airline employees. If you are an airport or airline employee and have questions, contact your Human Resources department. Anyone else should call 1-844-XPRESCK (1-844-977-3725).

The rapid molecular COVID test at XpresCheck is $200. The PCR and blood antibody tests are $75 each, or $90 if both are done at the same time. Prices for additional services can be found here.

Airport and airline employees should check with their employers to see if testing is required or recommended, and how the cost will be covered. Everyone else should check with their insurance company to see if COVID-19 testing is covered.

Most XpresCheck facilities are open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.  However, hours may vary by location. Choose your airport to see the hours for a specific location.

It's strongly recommended that you schedule your test in advance through this online system. This minimizes your time on-site, helping to keep everyone safe.

To change your appointment, call 1-844-XPRESCK (1-844-977-3725).

If you are having symptoms that you think may be related to COVID-19, you may still get tested at XpresCheck. However, if you feel that you are seriously ill, please seek immediate medical care from a healthcare professional.

If you took the rapid molecular COVID test, we'll text you when your results are ready—typically within 30–45 minutes. For all other tests, log in to the private patient portal 3–5 days after your test date to see your results.

You will have a separate account for each XpresCheck location. When you log in to the patient portal, make sure the drop-down menu shows the appropriate location, and be sure to sign in with the user name and password for that location.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. That means it affects parts of the body used for breathing, such as the lungs. The main symptoms are 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, and diarrhea. Symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure to the virus, and may be mild or severe. This list does not include all possible symptoms.

COVID-19 is a type of virus called a coronavirus. In fact, the name “COVID” is short for COronaVIrus Disease, and 19 refers to the year in which it was identified, 2019. There are other coronaviruses, such as those that cause common cold symptoms, that do not have such serious effects in people.

Although the risk of severe illness may be different for different people, anyone can get and spread COVID-19, even if he or she has no symptoms. That's why everyone has a role to play in slowing the spread and protecting themselves, their family, and their community.

COVID-19 symptoms include:

Symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure to the virus. They can be mild or severe, and can even cause death. This list does not include all possible symptoms.

Get emergency medical attention immediately if you develop any of these warning signs:

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

Always call your doctor for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911. Tell the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.

When a person infected with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, small droplets are released into the air that may contain the COVID-19 virus. These droplets can enter the mouths or noses of people nearby and make them sick. This is more likely to happen when people are within 6 feet of one another. That's why social distancing guidelines recommend staying at least that far apart.

The steps below can help reduce your risk of getting sick. They are especially important for older adults and people who have serious, long-term medical conditions.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects (such as tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles)
• Launder items, including washable plush toys, as appropriate and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Dirty laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people's items

The federal government has created these guidelines to help slow the spread of the disease.

Social distancing means keeping space between yourself and other people not from your household. It is one of the best ways to avoid being exposed to this virus and to slow its spread. To practice social distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

While anyone can get COVID-19, two groups of people might be at higher risk for severe illness:

Older adults

• People aged 65 years and older
• People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility

People of all ages who have serious underlying medical conditions, particularly if not well controlled, including:

• Chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
• Serious heart conditions
• Compromised immune systems
• Severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥40)
• Diabetes
• Chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis
• Liver disease