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Coronavirus Information |
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. These range from viruses that cause the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
A person may test positive for a coronavirus and not have the type of virus associated with the outbreak.
The outbreak is a specific type of coronavirus called Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19. The abbreviation comes from – CO stands for corona, VI for virus, D for disease.
COVID-19 is spread by close person-to-person contact from droplets of a cough or sneeze, which can get into your mouth, nose or lungs.
COVID-19 Symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore Throat
Call Tri Valley Health System at 308-697-3317 before you come. This is important so we can assess your symptoms and provide information on steps to take before you arrive.
For the safety of our patients, family members and/or visitors are discouraged from coming to the hospital or clinic with individuals who arrive to be screened and tested for COVID-19.
Protect Yourself & Others
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue
- Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth
- Avoid close contact with sick people. Keep a 6 foot distance between you and others.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces often
- Stay home when you are sick
Tri Valley Health System Processes
Tri Valley Health System has systems and processes in place and are ready to respond to the health needs of our community. These processes include:
- Restricted Visitors - At this time, Tri Valley Health System is restricting all visitors. We also encourage patients to come unattended to the Clinic when possible.
- Screening - Everyone coming into Tri Valley Health System will be screened upon arrival. Temperature, travel history, cough and sore throat will be monitored.
- Walk-In Clinic Opened - A new Walk-In Clinic has been opened in the former Manor. The Clinic can be accessed by the north entrance located on Nasby Street. This clinic will treat all people who are feeling ill or who are sick.
- Virtual Appointments - Tri Valley Health System has began offering virtual appointments with your Tri Valley Health System provider so you don't have to leave home. Patients will need to sign up for the Patient Portal that is available on the Home page of our website first and then will be able to request a virtual appointment through the Patient Portal.
- COVID-19 Hotline - Tri Valley Health System has a COVID-19 hotline available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for any questions or concerns about COVID-19. The hotline number is 308-697-1000.
COVID-19 Credible Resources for Information and Updates
