Patient Resources for COVID-19

This page contains information about testing and managing symptoms of COVID-19. The links below will take you to Alberta Health or Alberta Health Services websites based on the type of information you are looking for. Physician and health care worker information about COVID-19 can her found on the COVID-19 Resource Center for Physicians page. Patients are encouraged to take the first mRNA vaccine available for their third dose to offer the highest level of protection against severe outcomes from COVID-19.

Symptoms & Testing

COVID Testing Information - Currently, Albertans can access home testing kits, laboratory testing (based on eligibility), or tests via their employer (based on eligibility). Family physicians are unable to offer rapid testing in their clinics at this time. If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, here are the options for testing.

• Rapid testing at home
  Information on where to obtain rapid testing kits.
• Employer rapid testing program
  Information on accessing rapid testing for employers.
• COVID-19 symptom list
  A detailed list of COVID-19 symptoms for adults and children.
• High risk criteria
  Information on eligibility for PCR tests and what to do if you get a positive, negative, or invalid rapid antigen test result.
• When to book a test (if eligible)
  Information on COVID-19 assessment and testing criteria.
• Documenting your positive rapid test
  A website to document your positive rapid antigen test results with your family doctor if required or desired.

Managing COVID-19 symptoms at home

This section contains advice and resources to support you as you recover from COVID-19. Monitor your health and call Health Link 811 or your health care provider if you have questions or concerns. Call 911 immediately if experiencing severe symptoms of COVID-19, including difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, feelings of confusion or loss of consciousness.

• Navigating COVID - Where to seek care if you have COVID symptoms (Adults, teens, children)
  Use this table to keep track of your symptoms. Information can be shared with your family physician at your next scheduled appointment
• COVID-19 self-care guide
  Information and resources to help you care for yourself or others with COVID-19.
• COVID-19 care instructions
  Care instructions for COVID-19.
• Am I eligible for COVID treatments? 
  Those moderately ill (pretty sick) with COVID-19 may be eligible for medicine to treat COVID. Use this tool to see if this sounds like you.
• How to care for a COVID-19 patient at home
  If you are caring for a person with COVID-19, follow this advice to protect yourself and others in the home
• Isolation & Quarantine Requirements
  Information on when you need to isolate or quarantine and what they mean.
• COVID- 19 patient care handouts
  • MyHealth Alberta has many handouts to answer any additional questions you may have about COVID-19
• How to manage COVID-19 symptoms
• Advice on managing COVID-19 symptoms at home
• COVID-19 mental health resources
  Information about mental health programs and resources and tips to help you.
• Getting healthy after COVID-19
  Resource for people recovering from COVID, or have long-COVID symptoms.
• Finding essential services
  Alberta 211 can support you with food hamper delivery, senior support, senior vaccine transportation and more.