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The coronavirus is a large family of viruses that usually cause mild respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. The  virus causing the Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new virus and were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China.

Patients of the Health Clinic:

• We ask that patients call us before coming into the clinic if you have both of the following:
• Have recently traveled outside the United States or have  been  in contact with a person who is known to have COVID-19

Have symptoms including fever, or upper respiratory infection symptoms 

• How Can I protect myself and my family?
  
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 40-60 seconds
  
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-base hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. 
  
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or elbow
• Clean frequently touched objects and surfaces

Please do not use face-masks unless you are ill. We want to save face masks for individuals who are showing signs of the coronavirus to help prevent the spread. We also need to have face masks readily available for health workers.

Please visit the following links for more information on the Corona virus: Public Health, Lane County, Oregon Health Authority and Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities