Jackson Hospital | Partners | Spring 2020

6 Jackson Hospital The current COVID-19 outbreak is a concern to everyone in our commu- nity, and Jackson Hospital wants to keep you current on all COVID-19 news and information. For the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff alike, Jackson Hospital has implemented safety measures and visitor restrictions to help combat the spread of the disease. For the most up-to-date informa- tion regarding COVID-19, please visit our website at jackson.org and fol- low us on Facebook at facebook.com/ JacksonHospital . What should I do if I think I have contracted COVID-19? If you have recently traveled to any geographic area of concern or were in contact with someone with COVID-19 COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWS COVID-19: and you are experiencing a fever of over 100.4 degrees (99.7 degrees if you are 60 or older) or have a cough or difficulty breathing, follow these steps: •  Call the national coronavirus hotline at 888-264-2256 to find a testing site in your area. •  All testing sites are by appoint- ment only. Please call first. •  Advise them of any recent travel and close contacts, such as people in your household, who are ill. •  If you do not need to see a doctor, keep your distance from others. •  Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Please don’t show up at a doctor’s office or hospital without calling first, unless it’s an emergency. What can I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19? •  Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from other people in public places. Try to avoid crowded areas such as movie theaters, sporting events, restaurants, gyms and public transportation. •  Cover your cough and sneeze. •  Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. •  When soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. •  Avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places. •  Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Do: Know the symptoms: coughing, fever, shortness of breath. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow. Throw tissues in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily, including tables, doorknobs, countertops, desks, phones and keyboards. Call your healthcare provider if you have symptoms. Let them know you may have the virus. Wear a cloth face mask in public. DO’S & DON’TS Don’t: Touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Spend time with people who are sick. Go out in public if you’re sick unless it’s to get medical care. Share household items, like dishes, drinking glasses, eating utensils, towels or bedding, with other people if you’re sick. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) What you need to know