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COVID-19 Information

To register for the COVID-19 vaccine with the Lee County Health Department phone (919) 718-4640 Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM; to register in Spanish call (919) 718-4640 option 8.

 The Lee County Health Department encourages individuals that are feeling ill to seek the care and guidance of their primary care providers; you may also contact the Lee County Health Department at 919.718.4640 (available 24 hours) or email health@leecountync.gov.

Please visit trusted sources for up-to-date information:

CDC

NC DHHS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW CORONAVIRUS AND WHAT'S GOING ON IN LEE COUNTY?

This page is being updated as new information becomes available.

A great resource is the State's Coronavirus Helpline. If you would like to speak to someone, please call 866-462-3821 or ncresponse@dhhs.nc.gov.  Additionally you can call the Lee County Health Department at 1-919-718-4640 or email health@leecountync.gov.


I THINK I MAY HAVE THE NEW CORONAVIRUS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you have traveled recently to an area where there is widespread transmission of the new coronavirus, have a fever and/or cough and difficulty breathing, or have had close contact (within six feet for 10 minutes or more) with a person with confirmed COVID-19 in the last 14 days before your symptoms began, follow this guidance:

  • Call your doctor or medical provider. They will be able to assess your level of risk. Before you visit your medical provider, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
  • Call 911 if it is an emergency.
  • Stay at home except to get medical care. Avoid contact with others.

It is important to note that there are lots of respiratory illnesses going around right now. It could be a cold or the flu – or something else. Please call your doctor to find out for sure.

COULD I HAVE CAUGHT THE NEW CORONAVIRUS FROM SOMEONE IN THE AREA WHO TESTED POSITIVE?

Public health staff are working to identify anyone who may have come into close contact with the individual who tested presumptive positive for the new coronavirus. Currently, “close contact” is defined as people who were within six feet of the symptomatic individual for at least 10 minutes.

Any potential close contacts who are identified will be contacted by the public health department to assess their risk of exposure and implement the appropriate public health recommendations.

KEY FACTS:

To reduce the spread of diseases, including the new coronavirus, the best preventive measures are:
  • Wash your hands: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap&water especially if visibly dirty.COVID-19 steps to prevent

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

  • Stay home when you are sick.

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. 

  • Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. 

  • For more frequently asked questions, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html or https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses.


FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC:

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GUIDANCE FOR HEALTHCARE SETTINGS:

GUIDANCE FOR NON-HEALTHCARE SETTINGS