The Latest Information About the Coronavirus

The President

President Trump declared a national emergency on Friday, March 13, 2020 regarding the coronavirus epidemic. See more information at www.whitehouse.gov.

North Carolina

There are confirmed cases of coronavirus in North Carolina.

Informational Hotline

Novant Health is manning an information hotline (877) 499-1697. You can call this number if you have questions about symptoms and how to best seek care. They recommend that people who have a primary care provider check with their doctor first.

Dedicated screening centers

Novant Health is opening dedicated screening centers. The center in the Lake Norman region is:

Huntersville

16525 Holly Crest Lane, Suite 120

You can also be screened at Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care

NOTE: people who have no symptoms will not be screened and should stay home. Visiting a screening center with no symptoms increases a person’s risk of exposure.

Virtual care options

Novant Health is offering online questionnaires, on-demand video calls, and scheduled video visits. See Novant Health/VirtualCare.

Before you go to the emergency department

• Visit a screening site
• Call your doctor or healthcare provider
• Call the 24/7 hotline (877) 499-1697

Coronavirus assessment tool

This new tool is not for use in an emergency. Try Novant Health’s self-guided assessment which follows CDC protocols to determine if you should seek care.

Events and classes

Novant Health has cancelled all community events and classes until further notice.

Additional information and resources

From the White House Coronavirus Task Force

Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe

From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

Situation summary

Steps to protect yourself (Full Link Here for Preventing Illness Information)

• Clean your hands often with soap and water
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Steps to protect others

• Stay home if you’re sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Wear a facemask if you are sick (do not wear one if you’re not sick—facemasks may be in short supply)
• Clean and disinfect

Guidance for School Settings

Considerations for School Closings

Information for Travel

Things to consider before travelling within the US

• Is COVID-19 spreading where you are going?
• Will you or your travel companion(s) be in close contact with others during your trip?
• Are you or your travel companion(s) at higher risk of severe illness if you do get COVID-19?
• Do you have a plan for taking time off from work or school, in case you get exposed to, or are sick with, COVID-19?
• Do you live with someone who is older or has a severe chronic health condition?
• Is COVID-19 spreading where you live?

For full information on these questions and more, visit this CDC travel page.

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Ellen Stafford is the Managing Editor for LKNConnect.com. A resident of Cornelius for over 20 years, she loves the area and its people. (Well, maybe not the traffic…) Well-versed in computers and tech, she also enjoys photography, gardening, and cooking.