If you have Tested Positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days or have ANY of the symptoms listed below, please notify the clinic PRIOR to arriving:

• Fever
• Nonproductive persistent cough
• Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
• Chills or repeated shaking with chills
• Muscle pain (including new onset low back pain), joint pain, extreme fatigue
• Diarrhea
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Conjunctivitis (red eye with discharge)

• Masks are recommended, but not required, in free-standing UTMB clinics, except as noted below. 
• Masks are required in clinics and urgent care locations that are likely to encounter and evaluate individuals with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19.
• Masks are required in any clinic located within or physically connected to any UTMB hospital.
• If you need a mask for your appointment but do not have one, we will provide one for you.

We know there are many situations where caregivers and family are helpful during an outpatient visit. However, at this time we have to limit the number of people in our exam rooms and waiting areas to support social distancing and foster a healthier, safer environment.

Below are our current policies for caregiver(s) accompanying patients in our clinics:

• One healthy caregiver is permitted to accompany any patient in our clinics.
• Masks MUST be worn at all times within the building. Masks are not required for children under age 2.

Read more about UTMB Health's visitor policy.

You will be asked screening questions when making your appointment and may hear similar questions from the clinical team. This potential repetition and extensive intake process is for your safety and ensures we get the correct information needed for our team members to assess and treat your symptoms and health care needs.