Important information about coronavirus
Here you’ll find everything from what we’re doing to protect patients, visitors, and staff to other frequently asked questions.
COVID-19: Virtua Health continues to prioritize your safety. For information about services, testing, visiting, and vaccination, click here.
Here you’ll find everything from what we’re doing to protect patients, visitors, and staff to other frequently asked questions.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 or the flu:
• Wear a mask or face covering when you’re in a public place.
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet from other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• CDC recommends using a cloth facemask
• You can find the basics of wearing facemasks here, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Earlier this year, a multidisciplinary taskforce at Virtua Health implemented a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan, which it continues to refine as the situation evolves. Our clinical teams employ thorough safety and screening procedures, examining and improving our protocols as the medical community learns more about the virus. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the CDC, the New Jersey Department of Health, and other local health systems to help ensure the well-being of our colleagues, clinicians, patients, visitors, and our community.
If you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and you’re experiencing symptoms, such as cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing, you have a few options:
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Telehealth
• Virtua Telemedicine eVisits offer secure, convenient, online care from a Virtua health care provider, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Learn how you can access Virtua Telemedicine eVisits today.
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Note: Due to universal testing of hospitalized patients and individuals undergoing surgery, and the prioritization of testing for patients demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms, Virtua Health is unable to test asymptomatic individuals (those NOT having symptoms) in the community at this time. Those without symptoms or a known exposure who wish to be tested for COVID-19 should go to a CVS COVID Testing Site or check out COVID Testing Sites in NJ.
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, call 911 for immediate medical attention.
Emergency warning signs include:
If you have mild symptoms, it's recommended you self-isolate in the comfort of your home.
Virtua offers a COVID-19 Support Group for people who have recovered, or are currently experiencing, COVID-19. The group meets every other Thursday via Zoom. Learn more and register to receive the link.