Most people with COVID-19 are contagious for 5 to 10 days after symptoms start, and you're usually most infectious in the first few days. Isolate through day five, then you can stop if you're improving and fever-free for 24 hours, masking through day 10. We can help you figure out when it's safe to return.

In most cases, yes. Many health insurance plans in Georgia cover the cost of COVID testing, especially if it’s ordered due to symptoms, exposure, or medical necessity. AllCare Georgia accepts most major insurance providers and will check your benefits at the time of your visit. If you don’t have insurance, we also offer affordable self-pay pricing for both rapid and PCR tests so that cost isn’t a barrier to care.

Both tests detect active COVID-19 infections, but they differ in accuracy and processing time: Rapid (Antigen) Test Results in 15–30 minutes Ideal for quick screenings, work/school clearance, or events Slightly less accurate, especially in asymptomatic individuals PCR Test Lab-processed, with results typically in 1–3 days More sensitive and accurate, especially for early infection Often required for travel, surgeries, or official documentation Our AllCare Georgia providers can recommend the right test based on your situation.

No appointment is necessary, but it’s available if you’d like to reserve a specific time. AllCare Georgia offers walk-in COVID-19 testing at all of our urgent care clinics. This flexibility makes it easier for busy families, travelers, or people feeling sick to get tested on their own schedule. If you’d prefer a shorter wait time, we recommend using our online scheduling system to check availability at your nearest location.

COVID-19 testing is available at all AllCare Georgia locations, including clinics in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Smyrna, and other nearby areas. We offer both PCR and rapid antigen tests, and testing is available 7 days a week at most locations. You don’t need a referral, and most tests can be done during a quick walk-in visit. Use our location finder to get directions to the clinic nearest you.

You should consider getting a COVID-19 test if you’re experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, or loss of taste and smell. It’s also important to test if you’ve had close contact with someone who tested positive, or if you’re planning to travel, attend a large gathering, or visit someone who’s high-risk (like an older adult or someone with a weakened immune system). In Georgia, many workplaces, schools, and travel destinations may still require testing for clearance. If you’re unsure, our providers at AllCare Georgia can help you decide when testing is appropriate.