COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Symptoms
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Chest pain
- Rash
- Muscle pain
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Confusion
What to do if you're sick
Schedule an appointment with your doctor or call (225) 763-4500 to schedule with Baton Rouge General Physicians.
Monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following emergency warning signs:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
COVID-19 Testing
Rapid COVID-19 Testing with results in 15 minutes now available at BRG Express Care locations.
BRG Express Care - Dutchtown
13201 Highway 73, Suite 102
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 673-2088
Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
BRG Express Care - Highland Village
4410 Highland Road, Suite A3
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 831-4025
Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
BRG Express Care - Nicholson Gateway
3604 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 831-4030
Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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