Dear friends,
The novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has spread very rapidly worldwide and is the cause of a large number of deaths. As evident in this global pandemic, we are as strong as our weakest links. As Amah Health continues to work on solutions to address uncontrolled chronic conditions that disproportionally impact the diverse minority communities, here is a comprehensive guide from the CDC on ways to protect yourself and your loved ones. Multiple languages are available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions including uncontrolled diabetes or serious heart conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Again, steps you can take are:
- Stay home.
- Wash your hands often.
- Avoid close contact (6 feet, which is about two arm lengths) with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched services.
- Avoid all cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
- Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your underlying condition or if you are sick.
It is a difficult time for everyone. If you need help or know someone who does, there are helps available:
- Disaster Distress Helpline, call 1-800-985-5990
- National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
Stay safe. Stay well.
We will get through this.
Team Amah Health
