What can you do?
COVID-19 is a real threat, so learn the symptoms! Understanding the virus’s signs is an important step in protecting yourself, protecting others, and remaining healthy. And remember, if you’ve been in close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes) with someone with confirmed COVID-19, Get Tested! Together, we can Stop the Spread.
Look for Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- More Information
If you are feeling sick, why not call Community Health Net for influenza and COVID-19 screening at 814-455-7222, or look up your nearest location.
For more information, click this link: https://bit.ly/3jii05I, view our COVID Community Resource Guide, or visit the CDC.
This message brought to you by Community Health Net, Erie County Department of Health, and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
The flu is caused by several influenza viruses (which are not the same as the virus that causes COVID-19). Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Getting a flu shot in the autumn can help prevent the virus for the entire flu season. Most people with the flu get better after a few weeks, but they can pass it to other people who are at higher risk of health problems, such as babies, pregnant women, older adults, and people with other serious illnesses. Find out the 