KMC COVID-19 GUIDELINES
If you have symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, running nose, sore throat,
diarrhea, vomiting or muscle aches, you could have a virus. This virus
COULD BE COVID-19.
While your symptoms could be the cause of many viruses or illnesses, the
following precautions must be maintained until you receive your results:
- Stay home unless your symptoms are emergent: difficulty breathing, chest
pain, unable to eat/drink, severe vomiting or weakness.
- As advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we
recommend you stay in your home and have limited contact with others to
prevent spreading this infection.
- The elderly or those with significant medical issues are at high risk of
complications from this infection. We recommend you stay away from these
populations for the next two weeks.
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Limit times outside of your house – do
NOT go to school, work, or public areas.
- Separate yourself from others in your home.
- Use a different bathroom if possible and do not share household items like
dishes, glasses, cups, forks, spoons, or towels.
- Clean counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones,
keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables often.
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Clean your hands often for at least
20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer
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COVER your cough and sneezes
- Throw used tissues in a lined trashcan and wash your hands right away.
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If you need to seek a healthcare facility:
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Put on a
facemask upon entering.
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If an ambulance is needed, ask that they apply a
facemask upon arrival.
COVID-19 Results:
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Most likely results will not be available for
3-5 days
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If
positive, you will be contact by either a Kirby Medical Center healthcare employee
or the Public Health Department
- Please Do Not Contact the Emergency Department for results.
If you need to seek medical attention or have questions regarding your care:
- Contact Kirby Medical Group at 217-762-6241 Option 2
- Avoid showing up at a healthcare facility without a plan in place if possible.
- If you have emergent needs, please dial 911.
3/18/2020 11:00