March 10 COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 remains a topic of conversation worldwide. Here’s what’s
happening across the state, in Tulare County, and at Kaweah Delta.
Statewide
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent
statistics on COVID-19. California now has 157 confirmed cases: this does
not include passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship currently docked
in Oakland. For more information on the progress of the return of individuals
from the Grand Princess cruise ship, see this
update from ASPR and CalOES.
Source: California Department of Public Health
Countywide
The Tulare County Public Health Communicable Disease staff continue to
assist 11 individuals who are self-isolating due to having a travel risk
factor. There are no cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County as of March 10,
2020. Reminder: Individuals are released from count after 14 days.
At Kaweah Delta
We know that many people have questions about COVID-19. Although, we continue
our work to keep patients, visitors and staff safe during this time, we
also want to keep things in perspective for our community. One tool that
we would like to share that is doing that Johns Hopkins University &
Medicine’s Coronavirus Resource Center. This interactive, real-time
map shows exactly how COVID-19 is spreading, but it also notes how many
people have recovered from the virus. Visit this site and learn more
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
We remain in constant communication with Tulare County’s Public Health
Officer and we’re constantly monitoring CDC for opportunities to
improve our plan to keep our staff, patients and visitors safe.
How Can People Protect Themselves:
Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your
family comes down to common sense:
- WASH. YOUR. HANDS.
Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
- Cover a cough or sneeze
Cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or disposable tissue.
- Don’t touch
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Keep your distance
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home
If you experience respiratory symptoms like a fever or cough, stay home.
- Get help
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, CALL your health care provider.
What to Do if You Think You're Sick:
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and may have
had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries
with apparent community spread, call your health care provider or local
public health department first before seeking medical care so that appropriate
precautions can be taken.
We will keep you posted as we know more.