Coronavirus Update: What you need to know Tuesday, Mar. 24
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YESTERDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
Shelves were bare of rubbing alcohol, disinfecting wipes and sprays. There were no Clorox jugs or Lysol disinfectant cans in sight. Those handy canisters of disinfecting wipes had been wiped out by shoppers looking to defend themselves against the coronavirus.
Coronavirus prevention efforts led to the shutdown of
The highly anticipated Welcome to Rockville music festival, which was set to bring headliner Metallica and major acts including Disturbed, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Godsmack, Deftones and Dropkick Murphys
With parking lots and rooms empty, hoteliers in
Personal protective equipment, like face masks, gloves and isolation or procedure gowns, is needed for first responders, assisted living facilities, and public health care professionals. Toilet paper is being collected for residents most in need.
Mayor
Gannett, the owner of The Daytona Beach News-Journal,
Q. What's going on, generally?
After originating in
The first case of the virus in
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Q: Are local tests available?
Health Department Administrator
Q: Where do I go if I want to be tested?
If you are sick and exhibiting symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath), you should seek treatment with your primary care physician or urgent care center. Physicians are stringently adhering to the testing criteria set by the
Q: Should I go to the ER if I think I need a COVID-19 test?
Unless you are experiencing severe respiratory distress, such as shortness of breath or chest pain, you should not go to an ER for a COVID-19 test. Physicians can take a collection sample from patients who meet the testing criteria as set by
Q: What should I do if I think I might have COVID-19?
If you have travelled internationally or been on a cruise, you should self-quarantine for 14 days immediately upon returning from your travels, even if you aren't experiencing symptoms. If you develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath during those 14 days, contact your physician and disclose your travel history. Your physician will advise you of next steps. If you are experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath, go to the ER.
Q: Can I get a coronavirus test if I am not sick?
No. If you're not sick, it's unlikely that you have COVID-19. Currently all tests are designated for those who are exhibiting symptoms and meet the testing criteria set by the
Q: I have a fever and cough. Will I be automatically tested for COVID-19?
No. Fever and cough are common symptoms for other illnesses, including the flu. Physicians will evaluate your symptoms, travel history, potential for exposure and other factors and determine if a test is appropriate. They will also test you for other viruses, including the flu.
Q: How can I be tested?
A physician must order a COVID-19 test, and will only order a test if the patient meets the testing criteria as defined by the
Q: Where can I be tested?
A physician must order a COVID-19 test. If a doctor deems it appropriate to test you for COVID-19, the sample would be collected in the physician's office. The test itself is conducted through an AdventHealth lab. (This lab is not the same as the consumer-facing labs where patients go for outpatient bloodwork.)
Q: Are the results instantaneous?
No. Unlike a flu test, which can be administered on-site with quick results, the COVID-19 test takes up to seven days from the time of collection sample to results being shared with the patient. During that time, patients will be instructed to follow
Q: When would I get results from a test?
Up to seven days after administration of the test.
Q: Do hospitals share results with the
Yes. AdventHealth will share positive COVID-19 test results with the
Q: I still have questions about COVID-19 testing. Whom can I call?
Call the AdventHealth's Coronavirus Information Line at 877-VIRUSHQ or visit www.CoronavirusSignsAndSymptoms.com.
CORONAVIRUS IN
Number of positive tests in
Number of
Non-
Number of deaths in
Total number of people tested in
Number of positive coronavirus cases in the
Number of deaths in
Number of positive cases globally: 367,457
Number of deaths globally: 16,113
Number of global positive cases that have recovered: 100,879
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How do you get coronavirus?
Like the common cold and the flu, coronavirus spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) and through respiratory droplets, according to the
Coronavirus is spreading rapidly from person to person, and scientists are still learning more about how coronavirus spreads.
There's no evidence that the virus can be transmitted through food, according to the
It is, however, possible that a person can get the virus by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own face. There is likely a very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks, according to the
Symptoms of coronavirus
The most common symptoms resemble the flu and include fever, tiredness and dry cough. Some people also develop aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and some people don't have any symptoms at all.
About 1 in 6 people become seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing, according to the
No, you don't need a facemask to prepare for coronavirus
But do take typical flu-season precautions:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth
Cover your cough
Stay home when sick
Clean household objects and surfaces
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
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