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Our experts from Ochsner Health are committed to providing the latest information on COVID-19 to our community. The resources below include:

• Symptoms
• Prevention tips
• Handwashing guidelines
• COVID-19 related blog articles
• Videos
• Downloadable toolkits
• And more

Symptoms

For people who have a weakened immune system, such as the elderly, the very young or immunocompromised patients, symptoms can become severe quickly and can cause serious respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis.

These following symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure:

• Runny nose
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Headache

Prevention Tips

You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 with simple steps:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue
• Stay home when you are sick
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

COVID-19 Recovery

According to the symptom based strategy (CDC), recovery from COVID-19 is defined as:

• An absence of fever without the use of fever reducing medications for at least three days (72 hours); and
• Improvement of respiratory symptoms including cough and shortness of breath; and
• At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared

People who have tested positive for COVID-19 who have not had any symptoms may resume normal life when at least ten days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-1 test, so long as they remain asymptomatic.

Once someone discontinues complete isolation, they should continue to practice social distancing by limiting your exposure to others, maintaining 6 feet of distance and wearing a cloth face covering when out in public.

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap.

2. Lather soap in your hands, applying to the back, front, between your fingers, and under your nails.

3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.

4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

Click here to watch the latest Q&A session on questions about the coronavirus with Dr. Robert Hart and Dr. Sandra Kemmerly.

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COVID-19 has altered the way we work, socialize and live. Medical professionals on the front lines that are treating COVID-19 patients are working tirelessly around the clock to support affected patients and our community. Not only are medical professionals facing risks to their health, but their families are left harboring deep concerns. 

The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development shares tips and strategies on how to support your child during COVID-19. 

If required to stay under home quarantine, it's important to follow these guidelines to monitor your health and to practice social distancing.