ESRH to return to telehealth checkups for individuals with COVID or common cold symptoms

As of Jan. 3, 2022, until further notice Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. patients experiencing the following symptoms, who are age 5 or older, will be seen by phone/video medical appointments to prevent the possible spread of COVID:

·       Fever or chills.

·       Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

·       Nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

·       Runny nose.

·       Sneezing.

·       Sore or scratchy throat.

·       Painful swallowing.

·       Cough.

·       Fatigue.

·       Muscle or body aches.

·       Headache.

·       New loss of taste or smell.

·       Nausea or vomiting.

·       Diarrhea.

All medical and dental patients will be screened at the door. Patients with any of the symptoms listed will not be seen inside Rural Health facilities.

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