SEEKING MEDICAL CARE FOR COVID-19
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Look for emergency warning signs
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Common Symptoms of COVID-19
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Care for non-emergent symptoms of COVID-19
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If you were exposed to COVID-19, but have no symptoms
Look for emergency warning signs
If someone is showing any of the following signs, CALL 911 or immediately seek emergency medical care:
- Trouble breathing (feel you can’t catch your breath)
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
Common Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have reported a variety of symptoms– ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear 2-10 days after exposure to the virus.
Symptoms of COVID-19 may include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Care for non-emergent symptoms of COVID-19
If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, STAY HOME and consult a medical provider using KRMC’s web-based telemedicine service, Care Anywhere.
This service allows you to receive medical care at home without an office visit. Operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 7:00pm.
With a Care Anywhere visit, you will answer questions about your symptoms online. A healthcare provider will evaluate your answers and provide a treatment plan within 24 hours, which may include an order for a COVID-19 diagnostic test.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have access to the Internet, please call your Primary Care Provider.
If you were exposed to COVID-19, but have no symptoms
If you learn that you were in close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19, STAY HOME and avoid contact with others for at least 10 days from the time of your exposure.
Monitor your health for symptoms of COVID-19, including taking your temperature twice daily. If you have a fever (above 100.1 degrees F.) or develop other COVID-19 symptoms, consult a medical provider using KRMC’s telemedicine service Care Anywhere.