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Suspect Coronavirus? STOP!!! Before you go to the Emergency Department, here’s what to do!


03/13/2020

Coronavirus is here. Delaware has its first presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease. Now what?
 
First, don’t panic. Keep yourself and others around you safe by practicing social distancing, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, clean surfaces regularly, cough or sneeze into your elbow. It’s also extremely important that you stay home when you are sick.
 
If you do have symptoms, including fever, cough and shortness of breath, call your health care provider or the Delaware Division of Public Health 1-866-408-1899 to discuss whether you should be tested for coronavirus. Health care providers will evaluate patients and rule out other illnesses before recommending a test for coronavirus. 
 
Importantly, Coronavirus testing is NOT recommended if you have no symptoms. There is no need to rush to the Emergency Room, unless you are having significant difficulty breathing. Delaware’s hospitals are prepared for coronavirus, but it is important to preserve resources for those that truly need them and avoid unnecessarily exposing vulnerable people to the virus.
 
For more information, visit de.gov/coronavirus. If you have questions, please call the Division of Public Health Information Line at 1-866-408-1899.
 

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