COVID-19

CDC coronavirus

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jefferson County

Last Updated: 3/9/2020 at 1:14 P.M. *Additional Testing is being done through University of Washington Lab. We are working with Jefferson Healthcare to provide the total number of tests done.
Positives (confirmed)
 1
No. of tests pending*
 0

If you think you’ve been exposed to the virus and have respiratory symptoms, use Jefferson Healthcare’s dedicated COVID-19/Respiratory Illness Nurse Consult Line 360.344.3094 as a first step.

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Resources & Recommendations

Our Current Recommendations

  1. Do not go to the emergency room unless it is essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, and other respiratory problems, contact your regular health care provider for advice. In many cases, you will not need to be seen and home self-care will be your best option.

  2. Stay home if you are sick. Children should not be sent to school; adults should not go to work if they are ill.

  3. Practice optimal person hygiene habits, including coughing into tissue or the elbow and avoidance of touching your eyes, nose, or mouth unless your hands are freshly washed or sanitized. Washing your hands before touching and eating food is also important.

  4. Stay away from people who are ill, especially if you are 60 years of age or older or have an underlying health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.

  5. Stay informed. Information is changing frequently. Check the Jefferson Public Health Website (Jeffersoncountypublichealth.org), Washington State Department of Health (doh.wa.gov), and Public Health-Seattle King County (kingcounty.gov/COVID) on a daily basis for updates.

When to seek medical evaluation and advice

If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider. Isolate yourself and wear a mask before leaving the house. Do not go to the emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.

    

If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.  

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