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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