We received more Coronavirus information from an official press release from Westchester County. We’re sharing it to ensure we are providing you with relevant, non-repetitive news about the coronavirus.
- 1 resident of New Rochelle has tested positive for COVID-19 and he is currently in a New York City hospital. Officials are investigating his community contacts and travel patterns.
- If you have any concerns about COVID-19 please call 211 – they will have the most up-to-date information and they are here for you
- 8am – 10pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
- Please call them – use this resource
- If you think you are symptomatic – DO NOT GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM – YOU MUST CALL AHEAD BEFORE ARRIVAL.
- 12 residents are currently in voluntary quarantine in their homes.
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AS OF RIGHT NOW – STEPS TAKEN
- With Coronavirus spreading globally, the CDC has issued travel health notices. To date, residents should avoid nonessential travel to China, Iran, Italy and South Korea given the number of cases in these countries.
- Older residents and those with chronic medical conditions should consider also avoiding travel to Japan.
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WHAT CAN YOU/RESIDENTS DO
- Children are not overtly at risk
- Stay informed, calm and don’t be alarmed
- Wash hands -at least 20 seconds with soap and water
- Stay home when sick
- Cover your mouth when cough or sneeze – elbow or tissue
- Clean with non-green products (i.e. bleach-based) [note: cleaning kits were distributed in our offices to help keep our offices cleaner]
- Get your flu shot
Some perspective from Cornerstone Family Healthcare’s Dr. Avi Silber, Chief Medical Officer:
It is important to view the Corona Virus in perspective. In the US in the ordinary 2019-2020 flu season so far,
- 32 million people have had flu illnesses
- 14 million have had flu medical visits
- 310,000 people have been hospitalized for the flu
- 18,000 people have died.
And these numbers are just in the US! Dr. Silber reemphasized the guidance that has already been provided and which is available in the easy-to-read flyers from the CDC. English Spanish
- Wash your hands and wipe down your work space
- If you have a fever and a cough, check with your medical provider, especially if you’re in a high risk group (elderly, diabetic, heart or lung disease)
- Stay home if you’re sick
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