COVID-19 Information
Current COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Data as of 8/2/2021
119Unvaccinated Hospitalizations |
15Vaccinated Hospitalizations |
0Hospitalized from Vaccine |
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.
- Do not go to your health care provider or hospital without calling first.
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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