ABOUT COVID-19
What is Covid-19?
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that spreads from person to person
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel (new) coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak of a new illness that was causing severe disease in Wuhan, China.
This newly discovered virus can cause mild to severe symptoms which can result in hospitalization and even death.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
Most Common Symptoms
​Patients with COVID-19 can have mild to severe respiratory illness. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all, but they may still be able to spread the virus to other people.
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fever
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cough
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shortness of breath
Other Symptoms
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Fatigue
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Body aches
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Loss of taste and smell
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Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
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If you have any of these symptoms, please make an appointment for COVID-19 testing.
Follow the steps below
To Protect yourself and family from Covid
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Get tested if you have symptoms
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
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Wear a cloth face mask.
April 29, 2020, Coronavirus: What you need to know about getting tested in CO
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Women's Health Group,Thornton's Cindy E. Long, M.D., speaks about WHG's Drive-up COVID-19 infection and antibody testing
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Watch this video to gain a full understanding of Covid-19 testing in Colorado
Colorado Covid-19 Drive-Up Testing
If you are concerned you may have been exposed to Covid-19, do not hesitate to book an appointment with us today
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​For more information on COVID-19 and protecting yourself and your loved ones, Download the CDC Fact Sheet here.
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You can find instructions on how to make several types of cloth face masks here.