However, if you must go out, it doesn’t matter whether you are walking along the boardwalk, standing in line for food at a restaurant or shopping inside a home improvement store. Do not congregate in groups and keep six feet away from other people. It is as simple–and as important–as that if we are going to contain the outbreak.
Sentara Healthcare warns people about COVID-19 in-home testing scam
In one of its COVID-19 email updates, Sentara said: “We are heartsick that in the midst of a national health crisis, scammers would use our name to prey on worried people.”
Sentara said the person who got the call contacted it, and Sentara, in turn, reached out to police
“Sentara Healthcare said Thursday test results for the coronavirus could take 10 or more days”
Young said there is a very small percentage of tests being sent to the state lab because the Virginia Department of Health requires patients tested to meet certain criteria, such as travel history and particular symptoms.
People who don’t meet the criteria have to look to private labs for answers which creates a backlog.
Our Volunteers are now required to wear a face mask on every call.
“By comparison, both New York and Washington had tested residents at nearly 10 times the rate as Virginia.”
With the high demand for testing, there has also been a higher turnaround time for results. Sentara officials said Thursday that results can take 10 days or longer, up from the four- to seven-day estimate the hospital system put out March 16 when it started drive-thru testing.
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“23” COVID-19 CASES IN VIRGINIA BEACH
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There are national, state and local declarations of emergency in place and we are following the guidance from the Virginia Department of Health as well the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) to provide for the safety of our citizens and employees.
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- The Health Districts of Hampton Roads COVID-19 Hotline: 757-683-2745 (8 AM – 6 PM Monday-Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM Sunday)
- The Virginia Department of Health hotline: 877-ASK-VDH3
Latest from VBGOV.com COVID EMERGENCY site
March 20, 2020
In order to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam issued a Public Health Emergency Order mandating that all restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters “reduce seating capacity to 10 patrons” at a given time. To meet this mandate, the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (Health Department) and the Virginia Beach Police Department are working together to protect the health and safety of the community. In doing so, we are educating local establishments to insure voluntary compliance. Please be informed that noncompliance with the emergency order may result in the suspension of the establishment’s operating permit.
We recognize the important service these establishments provide in our community, not only through the provision of food, drink, and entertainment, but also by supporting our local economy. However, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus, everyone must work together. The Health Department are asking restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters to strictly adhere to the executive order until otherwise noted. While we do not intend to assertively patrol local businesses in search of those in violation of this order, we will respond to complaints for such violations as authorized in the Public Health Emergency Order. By working together we will stay strong, healthy, and overcome the challenges posed by this disease.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Health Department at 757-518-2700 or the Police Department at 757-385-4097.
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Virginia Beach asks for ‘voluntary compliance’ of COVID-19 gathering order; business permits to be suspended for noncompliance
“A second US Navy sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Navy said Wednesday.”
The Navy has reported multiple cases aboard several different ships, the first of which was the Boxer currently at port in San Diego, California. The latest marks the first time two sailors assigned to the same ship have tested positive.
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Severe Outcomes Among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — United States, February 12–March 16, 2020 Early Release / March 18, 2020 / 69
What is already known about this topic?
Early data from China suggest that a majority of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths have occurred among adults aged ≥60 years and among persons with serious underlying health conditions.
What is added by this report?
This first preliminary description of outcomes among patients with COVID-19 in the United States indicates that fatality was highest in persons aged ≥85, ranging from 10% to 27%, followed by 3% to 11% among persons aged 65–84 years . . .
CITY COUNCIL INFORMAL MEETING MARCH 17 COVID-19
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BREAKING: Sentara says it is shutting down its drive-thru coronavirus testing because of a lack of supplies.
Dear Mayor Dyer, Council Members and Acting City Manager Leahy,
The Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) would like to commend City leaders and staff for the herculean efforts being made to adapt and stay ahead of this difficult and fluid crisis that is COVID 19.
It was great news to hear that Sentara Healthcare has opened a drive-thru COVID 19 screening and testing facility at its Princess Anne location. It is also good news to learn they will be opening additional sites in the near future.
If the City of Virginia Beach has any input in determining the location of future sites, the SDCC would like to suggest that public screening and testing facilities be located within the Shore Drive Corridor as soon as possible. We understand these facilities are of the utmost importance and need to be strategically placed, so we base this request on the following details regarding the Shore Drive/Bayfront area.
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· Most densely populated area in the City (# residents per acreage).
· Highest concentration of at risk residents 60+ years of age due to the large number of senior living facilities. Westminster-Canterbury (630 units), Bay Lake Retirement Community (200 units), Overture Senior Apartments (200 units) are just a few examples.
· Increased spreading risk due to the large amount of public restaurants and bars situated adjacent to residential property.
· Over this past weekend, in-spite of the Virginia State of Emergency & VB State of Emergency, many people witnessed that many bars and restaurants were packed. This puts everyone at risk and compounds the complexity of slowing the spread of COVID 19 to the most at risk residents.
Thank you for your continued concern for all the residents of Virginia Beach as well as those at high risk in the Shore Drive community.
Sincerely,
Todd Solomon
SDCC President
LOGIC BEHIND DRIVE THRU TESTING needed in SHORE DRIVE COMMUNITY
WHY IS SHORE DRIVE AREA A HIGH RISK AREA
Have the at risk groups traveled internationally recently?
Have the at risk groups taken cruise ships recently?
Have the at risk groups been mingling with population that are carriers recently?
Have the recklessness of a percentage of the population added unnecessary risk to the at risk groups?
Will people who need and want testing get it if it takes hours at a 3 locations no where near SHORE DRIVE?
Does the lack of knowing who are carriers or have COVID19 NOW put unnecessary risk on our HEALTH CARE WORKERS and PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS and others who repeatedly engage with population?
Are there confirmed CASES of COVID19 already in the SHORE DRIVE COMMUNITY?
Is it too late to wait until their are confirmed CASES of COVID19 in the SHORE DRIVE COMMUNITY?
Is it easier to protect people who have COVID19 and their family and friends easier sooner than later as the disease progresses?
If 13.4% of Virginia Beach population is over 65 Citywide how high is it in the SHORE DRIVE COMMUNITY?
Does the density of the over 65 population in the SHORE DRIVE COMMUNITY increase risk or lower risk?
Have you calculated the risk to our local Military that live, work & engage with population nearby.
“If we get too steep on that curve, we will lose a lot of lives.” ~ President Trump
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