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MAR 2020

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National, state and local responses to the

pandemic have ramped up in the past week amid growing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases.

Government and health officials at the local,

state and national levels have issued a number

of emergency declarations, guidelines and

mandates - most intended to slow the spread

of the novel coronavirus.

Protecting Yourself & Others
Local Healthcare

Across the community, state coughs or sneezes. These droplets of organizations such as schools, ployees “as we navigate this un-

and nation, the primary goal can land in the mouths or noses of institutes of higher learning or precedented challenge together.”

Facility Restrictions

at this time is to protect public people who are nearby or possibly businesses.

Later on Monday, President

health by minimizing the spread be inhaled into the lungs.

This recommendation was Donald Trump announced a of the novel coronavirus, CO-

Spread of the virus is most likely made in an attempt to reduce in- recommendation discouraging

“Call before you come.”

VID-19. The best way to prevent between people who are in close troduction of the virus into new gatherings of 10 or more people

illness is to avoid being exposed contact with one another - within communities and to slow the nationwide.

Area health entities are committed to the safety and well-

being of their patients, residents, visitors and staff. In an effort

to prevent the spread of viral infectious disease, the facilities are

implementing a number of guidelines and restrictions.

to the virus.

about six feet.

spread of infection in communi-

The Sabetha City Commission

The current transmission rate

Large events and mass gather- ties already affected by the virus. met Tuesday, March 17, to confirm in the United States is estimated ings can contribute to the spread This recommendation was not their support of Governor Kelly’s to be 1:2.5 — meaning that every of COVID-19 in the United States intended to supersede the advice executive order.

SABETHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Visitor restrictions are in place.

one person who has it will spread via travelers who attend these of local public health officials.

During their meeting Tuesday, it to 2.5 other people, on average. events and introduce the virus to

On Monday, March 16, Kansas they also announced that the

Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call

ahead to 785-284-2121 for further instructions.

For more detailed information, call 785-284-2121 or check

SCH’s Facebook page.

This is significantly higher than new communities. A large event Governor Laura Kelly issued an events scheduled for The Main

the transmission rate of influenza, or mass gathering includes confer- executive order mandating Kansas Event will be canceled for the

which is 1:1.3.

ences, festivals, parades, concerts, abide by the guidelines for mass next eight weeks. The City of Sa-

What this does is create an sporting events, weddings and gatherings as recommended by betha also has closed the Midtown

exponential spread that could other types of assemblies. the CDC. Building and the Multi-Purpose result in too many people sick at On Sunday, March 15, the CDC The governor said during a Room.

SABETHA FAMILY PRACTICE

Sabetha Family Practice is suspending non-essential wellness

checks. Currently scheduled appointments are not being canceled,

but patients are encouraged to consider whether non-essential

appointments should be postponed.

one time, thus overwhelming the recommended that for the next press conference that she would be

The gymnasium at the Sabetha

country’s medical system capabili- eight weeks, organizers (whether meeting with the Kansas Cham- Health and Wellness Center will ties. The goal is to minimize this groups or individuals) cancel or ber of Commerce, the Kansas only be open during staffed hours spread, or “flatten the curve.”

postpone in-person events that Restaurant and Hospitality As- and will be limited to 10 people.

The medical staff will continue to see patients for acute needs and the management of chronic conditions.

The virus is thought to spread consist of 50 people or more sociation and the National Federa- Structured classes at the SHWC

mainly from person-to-person, throughout the United States. tion of Independent Businesses have also been canceled. The rest

through respiratory droplets pro- This recommendation does not to discuss how the state can best of the facility remains open at this

duced when an infected person apply to the day-to-day operation support businesses and their em- time.

Patients with a fever or respiratory symptoms are asked to call

ahead to 785-284-2141 for further instructions.

HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Hiawatha Community Hospital is allowing one close family

member/caregiver per patient. This could include a spouse, adult

child or others designated by the patient.

PREVENTION

SYMPTOMS

QUARANTINE, ISOLATION

KDHE is issuing new guidance as of Sunday, March 15, surrounding

COVID-19, including travelers, close

contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested.

To protect yourself and others, the follow-

The CDC believes at this time that symping guidance is provided by the Centers for toms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as

No children under 12 years of age are permitted.

Disease Control:

two days or as long as 14 days after exposure.

Patients with COVID-19 have experienced

mild to severe respiratory symptoms. Symp-

No one experiencing an active illness including but not limited

to: respiratory symptoms of cough, runny nose, fever, head or

body aches unless you are here to receive care.

• Wash your hands often with soap and

water for at least 20 seconds

• If soap and water are not readily available, toms can include, but are not limited to the

use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 following:

KDHE is now recommending a 14-

day home quarantine for Kansans who

have:
No one who has been diagnosed with influenza within seven days of the date you plan to visit those who are hospitalized. HCH also is restricting visitors based on the following: a person who has traveled to a state or area with known widespread

community transmission, on a cruise ship, or internationally;

or a person who has received notification from public health officials that they were in close contact of a laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19. percent alcohol

• Fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahr-

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and enheit

• Traveled to a state with known

widespread community transmission

(currently California, New York and

Washington state) on or after March 15.

• Visited Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and

Gunnison counties in Colorado within

the past week.

mouth with unwashed hands

• Cough

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue

when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow
• Shortness of breath

If you develop emergency warning signs

for COVID-19, seek medical attention im-

mediately. In adults, emergency warning signs

• Throw used tissues in the trash
Please call 785-742-2131, or check HCH’s Facebook page, for more detailed information.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched include the following:

surfaces daily

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• Traveled on a cruise ship on or af-

ter March 15. People previously told by

public health officials to quarantine be-

cause of their cruise ship travel should finish out their quarantine.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them • Put distance between yourself and other people
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face

NEMAHA VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is not allowing any visi-

tors at this time except for immediately family of our end-of-life

care patients. Clinic, OB and Emergency Room patients can have

one family member accompany them, once that family member

has been screened.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

TESTING

• Traveled internationally on or af-

ter March 15. People previously told

by public health officials to quarantine

because of their international travel

should finish out their quarantine.

• Received notification from public

health officials that you are a close con-

tact of a laboratory-confirmed case of

COVID-19. You should quarantine at

home for 14 days since your last contact

with the case. A close contact is defined

as someone who has been closer than

six feet for more than 10 minutes while

the patient is symptomatic.
• Stay home if you are sick, except to seek medical care

Healthcare providers should evaluate expo-

sure history and symptoms and call KDHE if

For patients who have crucial appointments that cannot be

rescheduled, you will be screened at the front entrance prior to entering the facility.

• If seeking medical care, call ahead - allow- COVID-19 is suspected. KDHE only approves

ing medical personnel to prepare for proper COVID-19 testing requests from healthcare

personal coverings, assistance and placement providers and local health departments.

NVCH also asks that patients “call before you come.” NVCH has implemented a hotline number — 785-336-0399 — to call if you are experiencing active symptoms of COVID-19.

of the patient upon arrival

People who are currently being tested for

• If you are sick, you should wear a face- COVID-19 should remain in home isola-

mask when you are around other people

tion, or hospital isolation until test results

To prepare for a potential situation in which are available.

you are unable to obtain medicine, food or

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME

Effective Friday, March 13, the Apostolic Christian Home

implemented a no-visitor restriction as required by the Centers

for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Call 785-284-3471 for more

detailed information. supplies:

RISK OF COMPLICATIONS

• Shop with a purpose and aim for a sev-

en- to 14-day supply of medicine, food and VID-19 first started, shows that some people

household supplies are at higher risk of getting very sick from

Early information out of China, where CO-

Information on COVID-19 cases in

the U.S. and states with community

transmission can be found at www.cdc.

gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

See information on Home Quaran-

tine Guidelines on KDHE’s website.

• Make sure your prescriptions are stocked this illness.

SABETHA MANOR

and up to date

This includes:

Sabetha Manor also has implemented visitor restrictions. Call

785-284-7055, or check the Sabetha Manor’s Facebook page for more detailed information.

• Create a supply kit that includes water

or hydrating drinks, non-perishable food,

• Older adults, with risk increasing with age

• People who have serious chronic medical

and fever reducers like acetaminophen or conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and

ibuprofen

lung disease

Reliable Information

Right now, when news about the virus is changing nearly

every hour, it’s extremely important to obtain information from

reliable sources.

Local health care providers encourage all residents to stay

informed and look for information from credible sources, such

as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)

and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Check the KDHE

website at www.kdheks.gov, or CDC website at www.cdc.gov to

stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information.

Kansans can call the KDHE Public Information Hotline if they

have questions regarding COVID-19. The hotline is currently

staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. The hotline number is 1-866-534-3463.

COVID-19 Information continued on Page 8A

You also can follow your local hospital, health department or KDHE on social media sites for COVID-19 information.

(Information current as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17)

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Coffeehouse, at Old Community

Building in Morrill

9:30 a.m. Sabetha Christian Women's Prayer Connection, at

NorthRidge Church

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bern Community Craft Fair,

at the Bern Community Building

Commission meeting

Building in Morrill

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