Ä¢¹½tv is committed to the health and safety of everyone in our Ä¢¹½tv community. Because of ongoing developments and updates regarding the coronavirus, we urge you to stay alert to travel advisories, restrictions, cancellations, and recommendations from the and the .
The coronavius COVID-19 causes an illness that ranges from mild to severe. The symptoms can include a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. There is no vaccine to prevent the disease. It is crucial that you take every day preventative actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue into the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, including cell phones and keyboards, with a regular household cleaner.
- CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask if you are feeling well.
- Facemasks should be used by people who are having respiratory symptoms to prevent the spread of disease.
- Healthcare workers and people taking care of anyone that is ill should wear facemasks.
If at any time you or someone you know develops a fever or respiratory symptoms and have traveled or been around someone that has traveled call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258) before going to the doctors or emergency room.
Ä¢¹½tv Health Service administrative office will be open over Spring Break to answer any additional questions you may have 724-357-2550, after hours you can call the IRMC Emergency Room at 724-357-7121.