Mask wearing is highly recommended when visiting any MS Health Care location and may be required by state/local mandate in healthcare settings. If you have severe symptoms such as a fever of 102 ℉ or higher for 48 hours or severe and constant shortness of breath, please see your doctor or healthcare provider before making an appointment.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2. It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 and has since spread globally.
COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It can also spread by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face.
Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, and body aches. However, symptoms can vary from person to person.
You can protect yourself and others by wearing a mask, practicing good hand hygiene, maintaining physical distance, getting vaccinated, and following public health guidelines.
Yes, COVID-19 vaccines have been rigorously tested and shown to be safe and effective at preventing severe illness and death. They are a crucial tool in controlling the spread of the virus.
Isolation guidelines may vary, but typically, you should isolate for at least 10 days after symptom onset, with 24 hours of no fever and improved symptoms.
