COVID-19
Updates and Information from
Holland Free Health Clinic
In light of COVID-19, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our patients, staff, and volunteers. We are closely monitoring the situation with information given at the Michigan.gov website and working to keep our community healthy and informed. Currently there are g rowing number of cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. HFHC remains committed to our mission and to providing health services for our patients. Please review the information below to learn more about how you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
HFHC Patients

Holland Free Health Clinic does not provide primary care and is not able to provide medical diagnoses. If you are experiencing symptoms described below, please do not come into the clinic.

Call us at (616) 392-3610 and we will reschedule your appointment.
HFHC Volunteers

If you are experiencing symptoms described below, please do not come into the clinic.

Contact your volunteer supervisor and Clinic Coordinator, Kim Jennings ( kjennings@hfhclinic.org ). Watch your inbox for volunteer-specific information coming in the next few days.
What is Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19)?
It is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. It is known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to lung lesions and pneumonia.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified at an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms are:
  • fever
  • dry cough
  • tiredness
  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Symptoms can take between two to 14 days to appear. Milder cases may resemble the flu or a bad cold, but people may be able to pass on the virus even before they develop symptoms. 
What to do if you think you think you have COVID-19
Call your primary care provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

If you are uninsured and do not have a primary care provider, you may qualify for services at Intercare , Holland Community Health Center , or City on a Hill - Zeeland .
How does the virus spread? 
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through “respiratory droplets” when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes.

The droplets spread through the air and can land on another person’s mouth or nose, or possibly be inhaled into their lungs, infecting them. The droplets can also settle on nearby surfaces like a desk, counter, or doorknob, where they can survive for a period. A person can become infected by touching a contaminated surface, then touching their mouth, nose or eyes. 
Who’s most at risk? 
Adults of all ages have been infected, but the risk of severe disease and death is more likely for those over 60 years old and those with other health conditions such as heart disease, chronic lung disease, cancer and diabetes. 

Few children have been reported with the infection, but that could change. Of the children who were infected in China, only a small proportion were severely ill, according to the WHO. 

How do I keep myself and others safe?
Washing your hands frequently, for at least 20 seconds each time, is the most important thing you can do, along with staying at home when you’re sick and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth—viruses can enter your body that way. 

Wash them regularly when you are at the office, when you come home, before you eat, and other times that you are touching surfaces. You can also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 

Wipe down objects and surfaces frequently with household cleaner, which will kill the virus. Maintain a distance from people who are sick.
For more COVID-19 updates:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC.gov/Coronavirus
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus
**Information and Images in this message found at: cdc.gov
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