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Information about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Information about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on Jan. 21, 2020. The current count of cases of COVID-19 in the United States is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s webpage.

What are the signs and symptoms?

Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection commonly include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Sore throat also has been reported in some patients. This novel coronavirus has the potential to cause severe pneumonia and death. Risk factors for severe illness are not yet clear, although older patients and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness. More information available here.

How do I get the COVID-19 vaccine at Parkland? 

The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The more people who receive the vaccine, the quicker we can stop this pandemic. For information on how to get one, visit our COVID-19 vaccine page.

Where can I go to learn more?

  • The CDC has extensive information to educate yourself about COVID-19 and what you can do to protect yourself and those around you. Click here to learn more. 
  • Dallas County Health and Human Services

 

How can I help protect myself and my family?

People can help protect themselves and their families from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions. Simple steps for COVID prevention.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Try to stay separated from others, if you can.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Learn the proper way to wash your hands.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  • Most importantly, wear a mask.
  • In addition, the CDC provides information on preparing your household to respond to COVID-19.
  • Read 5 Tips for Coronavirus Safety.

COVID-19 testing

Testing is available across North Texas. Learn more about where to get COVID-19 testing at Parkland. There is no charge to the patient for the COVID test. 

Texas testing sites
Additional testing sites throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across Texas can be found from Texas Health and Human Services. 

What is Parkland doing?

Parkland stands prepared to receive patients with COVID-19. Extensive planning has been done to address staffing and resources, as well as operational processes.

Parkland continues to work with Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) to coordinate testing for COVID-19 and follow appropriate infection prevention protocols and required quarantine standards.

Visitation policy
Parkland is allowing limited visitation from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in the hospital at 5200 Harry Hines Blvd. We continue to welcome a visitor or support person for some areas of the hospital. Depending on each patient’s specific circumstances, a loved one may be allowed to be present for some types of care, such as labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, end-of-life care and pediatric (children’s) care. We provide family-centered care and understand that a support person is an important part of the care team. Patients with disabilities such as cognitive disability or communication barriers (unable to speak, see or hear well), may also be allowed to have a support person with them during care or to help access care, if needed.

What hospital visitors need to know:

  • Visitors MUST be on the patient’s approved visitor list to enter the hospital. Please call your loved one to make sure you are on the visitor list.
  • Two visitors per patient are allowed per day, during hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • All visitors are required to wear a mask, which will be given at the front by a Guest Services member. Visitors are expected to cover their nose and mouth at all times. Visitors not wearing their mask correctly may be asked to leave the hospital.

Community events
To keep our patients and staff safe, Parkland has canceled upcoming patient classes, childbirth tours, support groups, health fairs and other activities for community members. This is a necessary step to ensure the health of our community.

 

 
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