As cases of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and many other illnesses have been reported nationwide, the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, a leading healthcare provider in the Oak Ridge area, is on vacation and on vacation. provided the following information for staying healthy: winter months.
“The number one recommendation for staying healthy on vacation or at any time is proper hand washing. It’s important, though, that it won’t work if you don’t wash it properly: Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. “
None of the Methodist or Covenant hospitals currently have additional visitation restrictions policies. However, hospital staff are asking anyone who wants to visit a local hospital not to enter if they feel unwell. Anyone with flu-like symptoms should contact their doctor.
For those seeking medical care for flu symptoms, new options are now available through Covenant Health Virtual Urgent Care. It’s a quick and convenient way for patients to meet clinicians via video call. No reservations or insurance required.the patient can come covenanthealth.com start.
“Getting the flu vaccine this winter is key to reducing your family’s risk from flu and other viruses,” Rymer-Sheets added. If you have symptoms, wear a mask and keep your distance from others: “This is the season to spread joy, not illness.”
The Associated Press reports coronavirus-related hospitalizations are rising again in the U.S., with older adults increasing the proportion of U.S. deaths, with less than half of nursing home residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. reported.
of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Anderson, Roan, Morgan, Knox, and Loudoun counties reported low community levels of COVID-19 on Thursday.
