Symptomatic study:  Inclusion Criteria:  The presence of clinical signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Signs and symptoms include:  Fever Coughing Shortness of breath Recent loss of sense of smell or taste Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat  Vomiting or diarrhea  Within 1-5 days of symptom onset Informed consent for all the samples will be obtained from the subject or obtained from the parent/guardian in case the patient is a minor All ages All genders Pregnant women  Exclusion Criteria:  Severe disease requiring immediate medical intervention Inability to tolerate sampling procedure (nasal swab) Failure to provide informed consent Nasal deformities preventing sampling by swab Ongoing nosebleeds or use of a nasal spray within the last 4 hours. Asymptomatic patients  Asymptomatic study:  Inclusion criteria:  Present to the facility for a COVID-19 test without symptoms Informed consent for all specimens will be obtained from the patient or obtained from the parent/guardian in case the patient is a minor  Exclusion Criteria:  Exclusion criteria include one or more of the following:  Severe disease requiring immediate medical intervention Inability to tolerate sampling procedure Is below 2 years old Failure to provide informed consent Nasal deformities preventing sampling by swab Ongoing nosebleeds or use of a nasal spray within the last 4 hours. Presence of typical symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, sore throat, fatigue, etc.)