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COVID-19
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Care Without the Wait, the Commute, or the Exposure
If you are dealing with a cough, fever, body aches, or a positive test result, you do not need to wait in a crowded urgent care lobby where you risk exposing others and yourself to additional illness. You can see an online doctor for urgent care today through Twenty Mile Medical for just $45, no insurance required. A licensed provider will evaluate your symptoms, walk you through your options, and help you start feeling better, all from the privacy of your own home.
Fast Access to a Licensed Provider
Connect by text or chat with a clinician who can evaluate your COVID-19 symptoms and guide you through next steps, often the same day.
Prescriptions Sent to Your Pharmacy
If your provider determines that medication is appropriate for your situation, they will send a prescription to the pharmacy you choose so you can start treatment quickly.
No Insurance, No Hidden Fees
Every visit is a flat $45. No copays, no surprise charges, and no membership required.
When you reach out about COVID-19 symptoms or a recent positive test, you are connected with a licensed provider who reviews your full situation and builds a plan around your specific needs. You do not need insurance, you do not need an appointment days from now, and you do not need to sit in a room full of other sick patients. This is urgent care the way it should work.
What Is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads primarily through respiratory droplets and aerosols when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or breathes in close proximity to others. Since its emergence, COVID-19 has become a well-recognized condition with a wide range of possible presentations, from mild cold-like symptoms to more serious respiratory involvement.
Most people who contract COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms that can be managed at home. However, certain individuals, particularly older adults, those with chronic health conditions, and immunocompromised individuals, may be at higher risk for complications. Regardless of severity, getting evaluated early can help you understand what you are dealing with, determine whether treatment is appropriate, and learn how to protect the people around you.
Symptoms a Provider Can Evaluate Today
COVID-19 can look different from person to person, and symptoms may appear anywhere from two to fourteen days after exposure. If you are experiencing any of the following, a provider can help you figure out what is going on.
- Fever or chills
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue or unusual exhaustion
- Body aches or muscle pain
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
You do not need a confirmed positive test to start a visit. If your symptoms are concerning, a licensed provider can evaluate you, discuss testing options, and help you plan your next steps.
COVID-19 vs. Cold and Flu
One of the most common questions people have is whether their symptoms are COVID, a cold, or the flu. There is significant overlap, which is why a clinical evaluation matters. All three are caused by different viruses, but they share symptoms like cough, congestion, fatigue, and body aches.
Gradual and Mild
Colds tend to come on gradually and center around nasal congestion and a mild sore throat.
Sudden and Intense
The flu tends to hit suddenly with high fever, intense body aches, and exhaustion.
Variable Presentation
COVID-19 can resemble either one but is more commonly associated with loss of taste or smell, prolonged fatigue, and, in some cases, shortness of breath.
The only way to confirm a COVID-19 diagnosis is through testing, but an online provider visit can help you understand what is most likely and what to do about it.
What Recovery Typically Looks Like
For most people with mild to moderate symptoms, COVID-19 follows a general recovery pattern. Individual timelines vary.
Early Days
The first few days often bring the most noticeable symptoms, including fever, body aches, and fatigue.
Respiratory Symptoms Peak
Around days three through five, respiratory symptoms such as cough and congestion may become more prominent.
Improvement Begins
Many people begin to feel improvement within seven to ten days, though fatigue and a lingering cough can persist for a couple of weeks or longer.
Recovery Is Not Always Linear
Some people experience a temporary return of symptoms before fully improving. If symptoms worsen after an initial period of improvement, particularly shortness of breath, chest tightness, or a high fever that returns, that is an important signal to follow up with a provider or seek in-person care.
Prolonged Symptoms
Some individuals experience prolonged symptoms lasting weeks or months, sometimes referred to as long COVID. If you are still feeling unwell well after your initial illness, a provider can help you evaluate what is going on and discuss options for management.
When to See an Online Doctor, and When to Go to the ER
Online urgent care through Twenty Mile Medical is a good fit for mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. Your provider can evaluate your symptoms, discuss treatment options, and send a prescription to your pharmacy if appropriate.
Good Fit for an Online Visit
- Fever, cough, or congestion
- Body aches and fatigue
- Sore throat
- Questions about what to do after a positive test
- Requests for a prescription sent to your pharmacy when medically appropriate
Seek Emergency Care Immediately
- Severe difficulty breathing or gasping for air
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion or inability to stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
- Any other symptom that feels like a medical emergency
These situations require hands-on evaluation and should not be managed through a virtual visit.
What Your Visit Looks Like
Getting care is simple and fast. You start a visit through our secure platform and describe your symptoms and relevant history. A licensed provider reviews your information and follows up with you directly by text or chat. They will discuss what you are likely dealing with, explain your options, and, if appropriate, send a prescription to the pharmacy you choose.
If your situation calls for in-person care or a specialist referral, your provider will let you know exactly what to do next. There is no commute, no waiting room, and no risk of exposing others while you are sick.
Do Not Wait It Out. Get Answers and Relief Now.
Whether you have tested positive, you are waiting on results, or you just feel terrible and want to know what is going on, a licensed provider can help you right now for a flat $45.
Get Urgent Care Now → Flat fee · No insurance required · Usually seen within minutesReferences
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- World Health Organization. (2023). Post COVID-19 condition (long COVID). World Health Organization.
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