
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. The current case count, as well as the count of deaths related to this pandemic, is available on the CDC’s webpage at What are the symptoms of the novel coronavirus? As of May 4, 2020, the United States surpassed 1 million total cases. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 21, 2020. Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.? The same day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first human-to-human transmission in the United States. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a global health emergency. This virus was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. The 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. Thank you for your cooperation with these efforts that are designed to ensure everyone’s safety. Due to increased testing nationwide, please allow a minimum of 7-10 business days for COVID-19 test results. We are currently offering the COVID-19 PCR Test (nasal swab), as well as the COVID-19 IgG Serology Test (blood test).For more information, call (504) 207-3060 and ask to speak with one of our Navigators. Community Health Navigators are available to assist with resources like Telehealth appointments, food, unemployment resources and more.Cecilia/Bywater ((504) 207-6287) locations to request a refill or schedule a prescription pick-up or delivery. Cecilia/Bywater ((504) 207-6281) locations to register and receive instructions for benefits pick-up.

Curbside services are available for WIC. Participants should call the Carrollton ((504) 212-9545) or St.Call us at (504) 207-3060 for more information and/or to see if you qualify. In addition to the above safety precautions, DCHC is now offering Telehealth (video) and Telephonic (phone) appointments/visits to patients.
#Ascension screening series#

All visitors will be screened prior to entering our facilities.Access to our sites of care will be limited to essential visitors (delivery personnel, custodial/environmental services personnel, etc.), staff, patients and no more than one (1) guest assisting with a patient’s care only.Therefore, until further notice, please comply with the following guidance. As part of a comprehensive response to preparedness for this pandemic, DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) has evaluated our visitor procedures. Protecting our patients and staff is paramount to our mission and to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
