How do YOU #MaskUp?

Snap a pic and show off how you help reduce the spread of #COVID19 for #facemaskfriday!

Wearing a Face Covering: Myth Vs. Fact

MYTH: I don’t have COVID. I don’t need to wear a mask.

FACT: COVID can be spread by people who show no symptoms. Wearing a face covering in public can help reduce this kind of transmission.

MYTH: If I’m just running into the store for a quick trip, I don’t need to wear a mask.

FACT: Everyone over the age of 2 years old should wear a face covering when in public (especially when social distancing is difficult or impossible).

MYTH: I’ve already had COVID, so don’t need to wear anything anymore.

FACT: With infected with COVID-19, a face-covering helps keep the respiratory droplets that carry COVID-19 contained so they don’t spread to other people. It’s unclear how long any immunity protection may last, so all are encouraged to continue wearing a mask when out.

MYTH: Due to medical problems, I can’t wear a face mask so I’ll just risk it.

FACT: There are options that slow the spread of COVID for those unable to wear facemasks. The CDC website has guidance and alternatives.

Source: CDC

How to Wear a Face Covering

• Your face covering should cover both your nose and mouth.
• It should fit snugly against the sides of your face, and should never be worn below the chin or on the forehead.
• If your face covering is made of cloth, be sure to wash it after each use.
• Need help making your own mask? Visit the CDC website for simple how-to directions.

Source: ©2020 American Hospital Association | July 2020 | www.aha.org

 

November 18	November  18
Hamilton Fort Hamilton Hospital 630 Eaton Ave Hamilton, OH 45013 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Sidney Shelby County Fairgrounds 655 S Highland Ave Sidney, OH 45365 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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November 18	November 18
Saint Clairsville Ohio University Eastern Campus Parking Lot 45425 National Rd. W Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Maumee Lucas County Fairgrounds 1406 Key St Maumee, OH 43537 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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November 19	November 19
Toledo University of Toledo Rocket Hall Lot 25 1625 W Rocket Dr Toledo, OH 43606 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Columbus PrimaryOne Health 2300 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43204 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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November 20	November 20
Toledo University of Toledo Rocket Hall Lot 25 1625 W Rocket Dr Toledo, OH 43606 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Defiance George M Smart Athletic Center 1000 Webster St. Defiance, OH 43512 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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November 20
London Molly Caren Agricultural Center 135 OH-38 London, OH 43140 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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November 21	November  21
Hilliard Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Proctorville Lawrence County Fairgrounds 7755 County Road 107 Proctorville, OH 45669 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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November 22	November 22
Cincinnati Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Parking Lot 1000 Sycamore St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Cincinnati Winton Terrace Apartment Homes 4848 Winneste Ave. Cincinnati, OH45232 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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November 22
Cincinnati Findlater Apartment Homes 595 Strand Ln Cincinnati, OH 45232 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Click HERE for a printable PDF of all current popup testing locations.

 

ANTIBODY TESTING

Antibody testing is for people who are feeling generally healthy, are not having current symptoms of COVID-19, and may have recovered from the coronavirus infection. To ensure our patient's and staff's safety, we may refuse to draw your blood if you have had a new or worsening fever, cough, or shortness of breath within the last two weeks. If you are currently sick, please talk to your doctor about having the molecular diagnostic (swab) test instead.

MAKE AN ANTIBODY TESTING APPOINTMENT

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm

Schedule Now: https://www.kch.org/antibody-testing

Our antibody testing is:

Performed without a doctor's order

Cost – $55

For Ohio residents, age 18 or older only

We ask that all people coming to the testing site wear a mask.

At the check-in area, all patients and visitors will be screened for fever or other symptoms consistent with COVID-19 to ensure you are an appropriate candidate for an antibody test and do not require the swab test. If you are cleared for the antibody test, a caregiver will draw a vial of blood from your arm.

The test results will be available within 48 hours through the KCH Patient Portal. 

OHIO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY LEVEL: 

Knox County moved to Level 3 (red) which is very high incidence and spread. Step Up and Mask Up! 

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1. I’ve taken the test for COVID-19. What’s next?

• Tests results are typically returned within 48 hours but may take longer.

2. What should I do while I wait for my results?

• If you have had suspected or known exposure or ongoing symptoms, stay home, monitor your health, and talk to your a doctor or another healthcare provider.
• If you do not have signs or symptoms, but have known or suspected exposure to COVID-19, stay home since symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to an infected person.
• If you do not have signs or symptoms and have no known or suspected exposure to COVID-19, staying home is not required, but continue following public health measures.
• Begin to build a list of the people you have recently been around.
• Respond to the health department’s outreach.

Go to coronavirus.ohio.gov for more information.

Click here to learn more: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/contacttracing/Steps-While-Wait-Test-Results.pdf

You can also call the Ohio Department of Health with any questions you have about COVID-19.

1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)

Note: The call center is staffed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

Source: “Waiting for and Receiving COVID -19 Test Results,” Ohio Department of Health, updated August 19, 2020.