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Symptom Check

Report a Positive COVID-19 Test

Report a Positive COVID-19 Test

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days using a home antigen test or from a laboratory outside of UCI, please call UCI Contact Tracing and Vaccine Navigation Services at 949-824-2300 or follow these instructions to report your test result.

Do you have COVID-19 symptoms?

Are you currently experiencing any of the following symptoms If you have chronic conditions (e.g. migraines) and are experiencing symptoms identical to your usual symptoms, do not report those here.

  • Fever (99F+)
  • Chills
  • Cough (new)
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (new)
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Unexpected fatigue
  • Loss of taste or smell (new)
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea

If you have any of these symptoms further action is needed. Please click the appropriate link below to complete a brief survey, then follow the instructions provided which may included scheduling a COVID-19 test.

Please note: If you are a student covered by a health insurance plan other than UC SHIP; have COVID symptoms; and receive COVID testing at SHC, then you will be charged for the testing fees through your campus billing account. You will need to seek reimbursement for these costs from your health insurance plan.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the UCI COVID Response Center at covid19@uci.edu or 949.824.9918, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.