The Hendricks County Community COVID-19 testing site located on Meadow Drive in Danville has ceased operations effective December 20, 2022. If you need COVID-19 testing, please consult with your local pharmacy or primary care provider. Additionally, at-home testing kits will be available for pick-up as supplies last just inside Door 6 of the Hendricks County Government Building located at 355 S. Washington St, Danville. To further help reduce the risk, please pick up the kits before you are sick or exhibiting symptoms. The Hendricks County Health Department would like to encourage the community to use the effective preventive tool of testing and other preventive measures throughout the season as respiratory illness is on the rise. View more information at COVID-19 testing below.

COVID-19 Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.

Possible symptoms 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

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.

When to Get Tested for COVID-19

If you have symptoms, test immediately.

If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before testing. If you test too early, you may be more likely to get an inaccurate result.

If you are in certain high-risk settings, you may need to test as part of a screening testing program.

Consider testing before contact with someone at high risk for severe COVID-19, especially if you are in an area with a medium or high COVID-19 Community Level.

For guidance on using tests to determine which mitigations are recommended as you recover from COVID-19, go to Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19.

Where to Check Extended Expiration dates for COVID-19 Tests

 Occasionally, the expiration dates of COVID-19 tests have been extended. To check the expiration date on your COVID-19 tests, please visit At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA

Where Else can I get a COVID-19 Test?

Check with your local pharmacy for more information. 

What to do in the Case of a Positive or Negative Test Result

If Your COVID-19 Test is Positive:

Any positive COVID-19 test means the virus was detected and you have an infection.

  • Isolate and take precautions including wearing a high-quality mask to protect others from getting infected.
  • Tell people you had recent contact with that they may have been exposed.
  • Monitor your symptoms. If you have any emergency warning signs, seek emergency care immediately.
  • Consider contacting a healthcare provider, community health center, or pharmacy to learn about treatment options that may be available to you.
  • Treatment must be started within several days after you first develop symptoms to be effective.
  • You are more likely to get very sick if you are an older adult or have an underlying medical condition. Possible treatment may be available for you.

If Your COVID-19 Test is Negative

A negative COVID-19 test means the test did not detect the virus, but this doesn’t rule out that you could have an infection. If you used an antigen test, see FDA instructions on repeat testing.

If you have symptoms:

  • You may have COVID-19, but tested before the virus was detectable, or you may have another illness.
  • Take general public health precautions to prevent spreading an illness to others.
  • Contact a healthcare provider if you have any questions about your test result or if your symptoms worsen.
  • Get tested again if symptoms continue.

For more information on COVID-19 testing and symptoms, please visit: Self-Testing At Home or Anywhere | CDC