COVID-19 Information

The health and safety of our patients, staff and community are our top priority.

The FDA has authorized the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for use as a booster dose. This latest booster includes an mRNA component of the currently circulating strain to provide an immune response that is broadly protective against COVID-19. 

Both Magruder Retail Pharmacy locations have the Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 booster dose. Boosters are by walk-in administration.  For anyone who has not yet received their primary COVID-19 vaccine, you can also walk in for that as well.

COVID Vaccine & Booster

Magruder Hospital is offering the Moderna COVID vaccine at both Magruder Retail Pharmacy locations. No appointment necessary.

What if I recently had COVID-19?

  • At a minimum, defer any COVID-19 vaccination, at least until recovery from the acute illness (if symptoms were present) and criteria to discontinue isolation have been met.
  • In addition, people who recently had SARS CoV 2 infection may consider delaying any COVID 19 vaccination by 3 months from symptom onset or positive test (if infection was asymptomatic).
  • Individual factors such as risk of COVID-19 severe disease, COVID-19 community level, or characteristics of the predominant SARS CoV 2 strain should be considered when determining whether to delay getting a COVID 19 vaccination after infection.

What if I am immune compromised?

  • People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive three doses, as previously recommended, followed by the option for an additional dose 8 weeks after the last recommended dose. 

Can I get a flu shot and a bivalent COVID-19 booster at the same time?

  • Yes! Providers should offer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit, if eligible.
  • This includes adjuvanted or high dose influenza vaccines; administer in separate limbs.

Covid Virus

COVID Testing

Anyone with even mild symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should receive a viral test for SARS-CoV-2 as soon as possible.  Depending on the severity of symptoms, you can choose to get tested in one of the following ways:

  • Using an at-home test
  • Making an appointment with your Primary Care Physician (PCP)
  • Visiting and Urgent Care or Emergency Room

Both Magruder Retail Pharmacy locations have Paxlovid. At this time, a patient testing positive for COVID should consult their Primary Care Provider, or Emergency Room physician if they are in the ER, to see if Paxlovid is right for them. The patient can bring the script to either of Magruder’s retail pharmacy locations to get it filled.

The Pharmacy at Magruder (behind the hospital) is open Monday through Friday from 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 9 am - 1 pm.  The Pharmacy at Magruder is located next to Magruder’s ER and Urgent Care on the main campus.

The Magruder Pharmacy at Knoll Crest Bassett's Market near Catawba is open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 7 pm, Saturday from 9am - 5 pm and closed on Sunday.  They are closed for lunch from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm.  

Masking

Signage at hospital entrances will let visitors know if masks are optional or required. 

Visitation

Please make sure to follow the current Magruder Hospital facility policy.  Magruder encourages the use of a facemask when visiting patients who are positive for COVID-19. 

Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html-Updated 03/18/2024 

*Fully vaccinated refers to a person who is: ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine; there is currently no post-vaccination time limit on fully vaccinated status