How to know if you have COVID-19 and what to do about it.
We’ve received a lot of questions about COVID-19; how to know if you have it, what to do if you have it. Here are some guidelines and recommendations to practice and share:
- The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has a public helpline for questions about coronavirus: 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343). Community resource specialists are available to answer questions from the public and in English or Spanish.
- Visiting an emergency department with no symptoms will only further one’s risk of exposure and put a strain on resources for those who need it most. If you think you have the Corona virus, Sentara Hospital says to ask yourself these questions:
Do you have 2 of the 3 symptoms below?
- Fever (100.4 degrees or higher)
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
AND
In the last month, have you been in contact with someone who was confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19, OR have you traveled internationally or to an area with a known COVID-19 outbreak?
(Check the latest high-risk travel areas here)
| IF NO: Please, stay home. Continue to follow the CDC recommended prevention methods and monitor for a change in symptoms. IF YES:
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Stay home if you are not feeling well. Continue to:
- Model social distancing and practice good hygiene habits:
- Stop handshaking – use other non-contact methods of greeting
- Avoid touching your face and cover coughs and sneezes
- Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks, and handrails regularly
- Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air-conditioning
- Use tap and pay to limit the handling of cash
Stay Safe, Wash Your Hands, Be Kind.