COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ADVISES COMMUNITY OF RISING COVID-19 CASES

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Services (CHS) would like to advise the community of the rise of COVID-19 cases. Please follow the COVID-19 guideline below if you’re experiencing any flu-like or COVID-19 symptoms.

 

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild) or ANY other illness.  Such as, but not limited to:

  • Fever (37.8˚ C or higher) and/or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
  • Decreased or loss of taste or smell
  • Runny nose or nasal congestion
  • Headache
  • Extreme fatigue or tiredness
  • Sore throat
  • Muscle aches or joint pain
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as vomiting or diarrhea)

 

It is recommended that you stay home (self-isolate) while you are sick with ANY symptoms. This means:

  • Staying home until you have no fever and your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhea).
  • After isolating, wear a well-fitted, high quality mask when out in public for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
  • Avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g. seniors) and highest risk settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care) for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
  • Follow this advice whether you have tested with a Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 or not.

 

If you tested positive for COVID-19, but do not have any symptoms, you are not required to self-isolate.  You should self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if symptoms develop. Wear a well-fitted, high quality mask when in public settings, especially if they are crowded or have poor ventilation, and avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g. seniors) and high risk settings for 10 days from your positive test date.

 

Individuals with a weak immune system should isolate for at least 10 days (from symptom onset or positive test date) regardless if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

 

For more information, or to find locations with rapid antigen tests, please contact the Community Health Services at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.

 

Related Posts