Please avoid visiting family and friends in the hospital if you have a cough, fever, sore throat, body aches or gastrointestinal symptoms.
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(Tahoe/Truckee, Calif.) – Preventing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a concern for many in the community. To help protect our patients against the seasonal flu or other respiratory illness, we ask the public to please avoid visiting family or friends in the hospital if you have a cough, fever, sore throat, body aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Signs and symptoms of infection with COVID-19 (coronavirus) may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Risk factors for infection with the new coronavirus appear to include:
Recent travel from affected geographic areas including: China, Italy, Iran, Japan, and South Korea
Close contact with someone who has the new coronavirus — such as when a family member or health care worker takes care of an infected person
People who are older or who have other existing medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, may be at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with the new coronavirus. Keep in mind that there are many things unknown about the virus, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) continue to investigate.
When to See a Medical Provider
Contact your primary care medical provider by telephone if you have symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus), or if there is a possibility you have been exposed to the virus. Tell your medical provider if you have recently traveled internationally. Be sure to call ahead to inform your provider about your symptoms, recent travels and possible exposure before you go to your appointment.
Prevention and Protection
Protection and prevention against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is much like preventing transmission of the seasonal flu.
Stay home from work, school and public areas if you are sick, except to get medical care
Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick
Cover your cough, or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away in the trash
Avoid touching your eyes, ears, nose and mouth
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you’re sick
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Travel Precautions
View the latest information about COVID-19 for travelers and travel related industries.
It is highly recommended to avoid personal or professional travel to any country with a CDC level 3 or State Department Level 4 advisory.
Tahoe Forest Health System (TFHS) routinely practices prevention measures for infectious diseases in our community, and is prepared to treat patients who seek care for infectious illness.
Stay Informed
Tahoe Forest Health System is working closely with county, state and federal public health agencies to make stay prepared and informed about the COVID-19 virus.
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