Coronavirus Testing for People in Sea Isle City, NJ
Residents of Sea Isle City, New Jersey, have long been able to depend on Cape Regional Urgent Care for a wide range of high-quality health care services, and we’re proud to add coronavirus testing to the list. Whether you’re worried that you may have contracted the virus or you need a COVID-19 test before you can return to work, you can feel confident turning to the highly qualified medical professionals at our urgent care center. We’re accepting online appointments seven days a week at all three of our fully equipped urgent care clinics, including the Marmora and Cape May Court House locations that are only a few minutes’ drive from Sea Isle City.
What Is COVID-19?
The term “COVID-19” is short for coronavirus disease 2019, and it refers to a new strain of a highly contagious virus that can cause a variety of respiratory symptoms that are sometimes serious and even fatal. Older adults and persons with underlying health conditions are thought to be most at risk, but the virus has also caused severe symptoms in children and young adults.
Coronavirus symptoms can vary, but many people who have contracted the virus have reported experiencing:
- Fever or chills
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Loss of taste or smell
If you’re in Sea Isle City and you or your loved one is experiencing severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, sudden confusion, or the inability to wake up, you’ll want to call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room for treatment.
What Types of Coronavirus Testing Are Available at Cape Regional Urgent Care?
We’re offering both nasal swab testing and antibody serum testing. The swab test is designed to detect an active coronavirus infection through analysis of a secretion sample taken from the nose and throat. The antibody serum test involves analysis of a blood sample to determine whether the patient has had COVID-19 and recovered.
When you register online for coronavirus testing, you’ll be notified of the safety protocols we have in place to protect our patients and staff.
We continue to accept walk-in patients of all ages for treatment of a wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. We welcome residents of and visitors to Sea Isle City, and we accept many health insurance plans and forms of payment. Contact Cape Regional Urgent Care today for more information.
