COVID19 Information

How can I protect myself from COVID-19?

The best way to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19 is by using the same daily habits that help prevent the spread of many viruses, including the common cold and the flu. To help prevent the spread of disease always:

• • • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. Wash with soap and warm water for 15 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use hand sanitizers.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Stay home when you’re sick (and keep sick children home from school).
    • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.
    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

What do I do if I am sick

• • If you are sick stay home You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation,ride-sharing, or taxis.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes
    Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to 95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
  • Wash your hands often
    Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to 95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Perform routine environmental cleanings
    Routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces in the workplace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs. Use the cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas and follow the directions on the label.

 

What do I do if I’m sick and think I’ve been exposed to COVID-19?

It’s important to remember if you haven’t traveled to an infected region as defined by the CDC or been in close contact with someone known to have the virus, your risk of contracting COVID-2019 is very low. However, the CDC recommends if you’ve traveled to an infected region within the last 14 days or were in close contact with someone confirmed to have the infection and begin to feel sick with fever, cough, or shortness of breath, seek medical care. Before you go to the doctor, call ahead and let them know about your travel and symptoms to limit potential exposure to others and avoid spreading the virus.

Please wear a mask in our facilities and around other people if you have a fever, are coughing, sneezing, have a runny nose, or are having difficulty breathing. Please also consider using Intermountain’s Connect Care service on your smartphone, tablet, or computer to connect with an Intermountain clinician and receive specific care recommendations.

Information about COVID-2019 is rapidly changing. For the most up-to-date news and travel advisories, visit the Center for Disease Control’s website.

COVID-19 Utah Department of Health Hotline

With growing concerns over COVID-19, the Utah Department of Health has launched a new information hotline.

The Utah Coronavirus Information Line can be reached at 1-800-456-7707 where Utahns will be able to call this number and speak with trained healthcare experts with any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19. Healthcare providers may also call the line for assistance.

Numerous language translations will also be available to callers.

The hotline was made possible with a collaboration with the Utah Poison Control Center.

 

Additional resources about coronavirus (COVID-19)

• • Center for Disease Control – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  • Center for Disease Control – Coronavirus Disease Children (COVID-19)
  • World Health Organization – Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019)
  • CDC – About Coronaviruses
  • Utah Department of Health
  • Intermountain Healthcare – How you can prepare for COVID-19

 

At-home resources

• • Epic!
  • Visuals2Go
  • Happy Kids Timer
  • BrainPop
  • National Geographic Kids