Covid-19 Center
What COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Can I get COVID-19?
Yes. COVID-19 is rapidly spreading from person to person around the world. You have a higher chance of getting infected if you get in contact with someone known to have COVID-19. If you work in the Health Care industry or in any business that has direct contact with people you might be in a higher risk of infection. It’s also important to be aware of areas where an ongoing spread of COVID-19 is happening.
Is there a vaccine?
Scientists around the world are working 24/7 in developing an effective vaccine for this illness, so far we have several vaccines that are in advanced testing stages. Studies show that in the following months some of them will start to be introduced to the public.
You can take some preventive actions to help protect yourself from any respiratory illness such as:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
You can minimize the Risk of Exposure by following these steps:
- Stay home when you are sick
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available.
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- Stock up on supplies.
- Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.
- When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
- Avoid crowds as much as possible.
- Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
- During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible to further reduce your risk of being exposed.
- Contact your healthcare provider to ask about obtaining extra necessary medications to have on hand in case there is an outbreak of COVID-19 in your community and you need to stay home for a prolonged period of time.
- If you cannot get extra medications, consider using mail-order for medications.
- Be sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies (tissues, etc.) to treat fever and other symptoms. Most people will be able to recover from COVID-19 at home.
- Have enough household items and groceries on hand so that you will be prepared to stay at home for a period of time.
- Consult with your health care provider for more information about monitoring your health for symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
- Stay in touch with others by phone or email. You may need to ask for help from friends, family, neighbors, community health workers, etc. if you become sick.
- Determine who can care for you if your caregiver gets sick.
- Stay home and call your doctor.
- Call your healthcare provider and let them know about your symptoms. Tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help them take care of you and keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
- If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home. Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home.
- Know when to get emergency help.
- Get medical attention immediately if you have any of the emergency warning signs listed above.
Minimize the Risk
of Exposure
Stay home when you are sick
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available.
You can count on us to be there when you most NEED us:
We understand everyone may have concerns right now, and we are here to help you through it.
If you have any reason to believe you might be infected our Doctors are available 24/7/365
to have a video call with you to access your symptoms and determine your next steps.
We have experts ready to answer any questions about this virus or any other questions about your overall health.
If you have any questions or concerns our Care Coordinators are always available at 1.866.935.8925
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