CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FACTS
- It is spread through coughing and sneezing, as well as close personal contact.
- Symptoms appear 2-14 days after coming in contact with the virus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 symptoms can include the following:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath
What if I think I am sick?
Call your primary healthcare provider if you develop symptoms and you have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Please note that not all patient who are diagnosed with COVID-19 require hospitalization. Those who do not exhibit respiratory complications can self-isolate at home, but should seek medical attention should their symptoms worsen. Patients who are at risk for complications should be admitted to the hospital under appropriate isolation precautions.
Who is at risk?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the highest risk groups include:
- People caring for someone who is ill with coronavirus
- People over the age of 60
- People with chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, COPD, Asthma, etc
How can I avoid getting COVID-19 and other respiratory infections?
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 to 30 seconds often and always after coughing or sneezing.
- If you do not have access to running water, use an alcohol-based hand cleanser that is at least 60% alcohol.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Stay away from people who are sick.
- Do not share makeup, food, dishes, or eating utensils.