From U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9):
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 –
The
coronavirus currently poses a public health threat in the United
States. Although no cases are presently confirmed in Southwest Virginia,
I want to share with you information and resources that will help
prepare you and your family to stay healthy.
Testing is a clear concern for many. Last night on a telephone town hall, one of the questions I received involved tests.
Testing
capacity is growing rapidly. Virginia’s Department of Health currently
imposes strict guidelines on their testing, but commercial laboratories
including Quest and LabCorp are available to process tests if they are
ordered by a doctor. Most insurance companies are covering these tests
but check with your insurer first to make sure.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, CDC.gov, features many resources on the coronavirus, including information about symptoms, prevention, and testing.
Practicing
good hygiene is essential to prevention. Also, consider rearranging
large activities and gatherings, and be careful when making travel
plans.
Symptoms
of coronavirus include fever, shortness of breath, and cough. Seek
medical attention if you come down with these symptoms and avoid contact
with those who have them. Older individuals and those with significant
underlying conditions are most at risk.
I
am receiving frequent briefings about this outbreak from medical
professionals and public health officials. Please check my website (morgangriffith.house.gov), Facebook (facebook.com/RepMorganGriffith/), and Twitter (twitter.com/RepMGriffith) for more updates.
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