Be Aware

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. These range from viruses that cause the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

A person may test positive for a coronavirus and not have the type of virus associated with the outbreak.

The outbreak is a specific type of coronavirus called Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19. The abbreviation comes from – CO stands for corona, VI for virus, D for disease.

COVID-19 is spread by close person-to-person contact from droplets of a cough or sneeze, which can get into your mouth, nose or lungs.

To learn more

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 - CDC.gov

Be Aware, Prepare, Act Infographic

Global Data Tracker

Nebraska Information - Department of Health and Human Services

Protect Yourself & Others

• Wash your hands often
• Cover your cough/sneeze with tissue
• Don't touch your eyes, nose or mouth
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces often
• Stay home when you are sick
• Wear a mask to protect yourself and others

Access Your Symptoms & Take Action

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chills
• Repeated shaking with chills
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell

Symptoms of COVID-19 DO NOT include:

• Runny nose
• Sneezing

What should I do if I have symptoms?

• Contact your health care provider.
• Call the place where you will be seeking care (your doctor's office or urgent care) before you go there. This is important so they can assess your symptoms and provide information on steps to take before you arrive.
• For general questions related to COVID-19, call the Lincoln Lancaster Health Department COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006.
• For the safety of our patients, family members and/or visitors are discouraged from coming to the hospital with individuals who arrive to be screened and tested for COVID-19.

Bryan Health Drive-Thru Clinic

You MUST have a doctor’s order AND an appointment time BEFORE arriving

This new service provides a convenient, safe way to receive lab tests based on the symptoms you are experiencing while limiting exposure to other people. You must have a doctor’s order and an appointment scheduled through the Bryan Scheduling Center to use this service.

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