Contact Orlando Health COVID-19 Virtual Visit
Call the Orlando Health COVID-19 Hotline: (877) 321-COVID
As you may know, the first cases of COVID-19 reached the United States in January 2020. By early March, the World Health Organization officially had declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. And by mid-March every state in the nation had reported at least one case of COVID-19, the disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. This group of viruses was identified back in the 1960s and is responsible for the common cold as well as more severe illnesses like SARS and MERS.
There’s a lot of information out there about COVID-19, and not all of it is accurate. The Orlando Health COVID-19 page can help you stay informed about this evolving situation. Information is provided by reliable sources at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — the CDC — and the Florida Department of Health.
“First and foremost, we want you to know that Orlando Health is prepared to care for COVID-19 cases and to protect the safety of our patients, visitors, team members and the communities we serve,” says David Strong, president and CEO of Orlando Health. “Our experts in infectious diseases and emergency management are well informed about COVID-19 and are prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. We also stay in contact with public health agencies at the national, state and local levels as well as with our medical partners to ensure proper protocols are in place for patient and staff safety.”
Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Be on the lookout for these common signs:
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Fever
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Cough
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Shortness of breath
If you are sick, call the office of your primary care provider ahead of time to get advice on how to proceed with your care.
It’s also important to know that most people who get COVID-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms and recover fully.
Those with serious health issues like COPD, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are at a greater risk from illnesses such as COVID-19 and even the flu.
Because there’s no vaccine against COVID-19, it’s important that we all practice everyday prevention to help stop it from spreading. Be sure to:
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick
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Stay home when you are sick
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Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue (and throw the tissue in the trash)
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
COVID-19 is not a reason to panic, but to take commonsense precautions. Working together, we can all make an impact on the prevention of this virus until there is a vaccine.
Orlando Health Visitation
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. NICU patient visitation guidelines will be communicated directly to the parents. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients may have up to two visitors (parents/guardian), and visitor(s) must stay in the room for the duration of the visit, siblings and children will not be allowed to visit. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health is limiting the number of visitors who can accompany patients at its Emergency Rooms until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their visit. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit.
Visitor limits apply to hospital ERs as well as at:
- Orlando Health Emergency Room -- Horizon West
- Orlando Health Emergency Room – Osceola
- Orlando Health Emergency Room -- Lake Mary
- Orlando Health Emergency Room -- Blue Cedar
- Orlando Health Emergency Room -- Four Corners
Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health is suspending routine visitation at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health is suspending routine visitation at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
The Orlando Health Behavioral Health department at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital will suspend all visitation until further notice. Orlando Health is currently working on a process for our patients to have teleconference visitation in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our leadership team at (321) 842-5288. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to care for your loved one. We appreciate your understanding and please stay safe.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
For the health and safety of our patients, visitors, care team and community, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is suspending routine visitation until the transmission of COVID-19 is no longer a threat. In support of social distancing, multiple visitors are discouraged at this time. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor (18 years or older) and it must be the same visitor for the duration of their stay. Patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask during their visit. Visitation after 9:00 pm will be suspended except for emergent situations. Please feel free to use your electronic devices to communicate with your family and loved ones. We thank you for choosing Orlando Health for your healthcare needs and appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
Orlando Health’s COVID-19 Preparedness
First and foremost, we want you to know that Orlando Health is prepared to care for COVID-19 cases and to protect the safety of our patients, visitors, team members and the communities we serve. Our experts in infectious diseases and emergency management are well informed about COVID-19 and are prepared to respond quickly and appropriately. We also stay in contact with public health agencies at the national, state and local levels as well as with our medical partners to ensure proper protocols are in place for patient and staff safety.
Orlando Health is currently doing several activities that aid us in keeping our patients and communities safe from COVID-19. These include:
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Experts from across the healthcare system have convened since January 2020 as part of our ongoing efforts to prepare, prevent and treat emerging infectious disease threats.
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All Orlando Health hospitals have done emergency preparedness drills in the event a COVID-19 patient is brought to one of our facilities.
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As of March 13, all Orlando Health hospitals are screening visitors for symptoms of and exposure to COVID-19.
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There is constant internal communication to relevant stakeholders, including frontline staff, physicians and nurses, managers and leadership.
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An internal web page serves as a resource for team members to review guidance material about COVID-19.
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We’re managing placement and supply selection for hand hygiene stations throughout our facilities.
General update on the status of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The CDC tracks where cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the United States. Every weekday, that information is updated.
The CDC tracks how many people with COVID-19 have been died in the United States. Every weekday, that information is updated.
The CDC tracks how many cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the United States. Every weekday, that information is updated.
General update on the status of COVID-19 in Florida
Florida’s Department of Health keeps tracks where COVID-19 cases have been identified across the state’s 67 counties.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/
Florida’s Department of Health tracks how many COVID-19 deaths have occurred across the state’s 67 counties.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/
Florida’s Department of Health keeps track of any COVID-19 cases that have been identified across the state’s 67 counties.
http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/
How Can I Avoid Getting COVID-19?
According to the CDC…..
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html
As someone who falls into the higher-risk group for developing a serious illness from COVID-19, the CDC recommends….
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
Because there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19, the best way to prevent illness is by avoiding exposure to the virus. The CDC says you can protect yourself and others by…..
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
According to the CDC…..
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html
What Should I Do if I Become Sick?
If you have COVID-19 or think you are infected with the virus, follow these steps from the CDC to prevent spreading the disease……
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
According to the CDC…..
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
Yes, follow these steps from the CDC….
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
Other
According to the CDC……
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html
According to the CDC…..
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
According to the CDC……
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/children-faq.html
According to the CDC……
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Other Resources
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet – what you need to know about COVID-19 (English)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet – if you have COVID-19 (English)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet -- what you need to know about COVID-19 (Spanish)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet-sp.pdf
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet – if you have COVID-19 (Spanish)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet-sp.pdf
CDC’s General FAQs about COVID-19
CDC’s COVID-19 home page (Spanish)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet -- what you need to know about COVID-19 (Spanish)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet-sp.pdf
CDC COVID-19 fact sheet – if you have COVID-19 (Spanish)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet-sp.pdf
