Coronaviruses cause diseases in mammals and birds that include diarrhea in cows and pigs, upper respiratory disease in chickens and rare, but potentially lethal, human respiratory infections although these are often mild. There are no vaccines or antiviral drugs that are approved for prevention or treatment. (CDC 2019)
There is a new strain of Coronavirus discovered in China recently. This particular strain has been more lethal, meaning that normally healthy humans who get the virus have died. While we don’t have a lot of information about this virus, we have learned from other pandemic outbreaks. A pandemic is an epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region; for instance, multiple continents, or even worldwide.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][dfd_spacer screen_wide_resolution=”1280″ screen_wide_spacer_size=”25″ screen_normal_resolution=”1024″ screen_tablet_resolution=”800″ screen_mobile_resolution=”480″ screen_normal_spacer_size=”25″ screen_tablet_spacer_size=”20″ screen_mobile_spacer_size=”15″][vc_column_text]
WHO MIGHT GET CORONAVIRUS?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring this outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
The reason why the China Coronavirus 2019-nCoV is so concerning is because people travel internationally. A person with the virus traveling by airplane or other means of public transportation can spread the virus by coughing or sneezing as it is airborne, infecting unsuspecting passengers. These passengers continue to travel and infect other humans.
It is important to know if you work internationally, particularly with recent travel to or from China, that the most stringent precautions are taken to quarantine the sick and to seek medical attention immediately when exhibiting symptoms.
FLU VS. CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of COVID-19 infections can range from very mild to severe respiratory illness and may include fever, cough and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be very similar to those for influenza, so it may be difficult to distinguish without clinical testing.
| SYMPTOM | FLU | CORANAVIRUS |
| Runny Nose | YES | YES |
| Cough | YES | YES |
| Shortness of Breath | NO | YES |
| Sore Throat | YES | YES |
| Fever | YES | YES |
| Headache | YES | YES |
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY?
“The best way to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19 is to follow all the same basic practices that are important for protecting yourselves from influenza,”
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these include
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- If soap and water are not available, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throwing the tissue in the trash, and washing your hands
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Staying home when you are sick
Yes, we at Exceptional Emergency Centers ARE treating ALL patients that present with any flu-like symptoms; and we will follow prescribed CDC guidelines for determining who may need a specific COVID-19 test based on a set algorithm. Visit your local Exceptional Emergency Center if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. We will test accordingly and help determine how you are best to be treated. Our ER Care is faster and better than in overcrowded hospitals, as we ensure truly Exceptional care, that is the best anywhere.
EXCEPTIONAL ER VS. A HOSPITAL
Most Hospital ER’s across the state will experiencing extremely high volumes due to increased worries from the population — Exceptional ER will always provide little to No Wait and a True “Concierge Service” model to ALL our Patients.
- Exceptional ER is ALWAYS a much better Patient experience
- We are here to serve the needs of our populations that we serve
- We will ALWAYS ensure that Patients are taken care of and given the absolute BEST service
