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Guidance for those who feel sick

The following guidelines are provided to help families make decisions. It comes from our state healthcare leaders.

Worried, but well -- Do not go to a hospital, ER or doctor's office. If you are worried-well, going to a hospital or doctor's office just further overwhelms medical staff and adds to a higher concentration of people. If you are worried-well stay home.

Feeling ill, but otherwise would not have sought out medical care -- If you have a fever or cough and, if it were not for COVID-19, you would not have otherwise sought care, do not seek care at an ER, hospital or doctor's office. If you want advice, call the state hotline (1.800.722.5725) or your local health care provider.

If you are sick and feel you have an emergency -- Call your doctor or seek medical care. Hospitals stand ready to serve.



Take proactive steps:

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then properly dispose of it - cough or sneeze into your elbow.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

More information - Kentuckians can visit kycovid19.ky.gov and cdc.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date information.


This story was posted on 2020-03-23 09:11:26
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