To all our athletes, families and caregivers –
By now we have all learned the important ways to deal with the coronavirus, or COVID-19:
- Stay away from public places unless absolutely necessary.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid being around people who are sick.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Clean surfaces with disinfectant.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough.
- Practice physical distancing – Stay 6 feet away from people if you don’t know whether or not they have the virus.
KEY INFORMATION LINKS
Here are some key links that provide great information about the coronavirus and how to keep yourself and those around you safe and healthy, and what to do if someone does get sick. Many of the documents have additional links to more information.
If you have any issues in access to care, your physician is your best resource. And it is important to have a plan in place wherever you live, and keep in touch with friends and family through phone, email, or social media. The CDC document “Get Your Home Ready” provides good guidance.
Please know that while the Parent/Caregiver Guide is worded for helping children during this crisis, the information is still valid and helpful for everyone.
There are many other websites available that provide additional information, as well as links to more resources. Here are just a few:
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO COVID-19
Dr. Traci Marquis-Eydman
SOCT Health Advisory Committee
If you were exposed to COVID-19 but don’t have any symptoms
- Please stay home and monitor closely for fever or respiratory symptoms.
- Call your doctor if you develop a fever or respiratory symptoms.
- Testing is not recommended at this time.
If you have minor cold-like symptoms, such as mild sore throat or hoarse voice
- Please stay home, rest, hydrate.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse.
- Testing is not recommended at this time.
If you are coughing, have a headache, or a moderate sore throat, with or without a fever, but you are breathing okay
- Please stay home and monitor your symptoms.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse.
- You may require a test.
If you:
- Are unable to get out of bed
- Unable to keep food or fluids down due to nausea or vomiting
- Very short of breath (breathing faster than 25 times per minute)
- Have chest pain
- Have a fast heart rate (faster than 110 beats per minute)
- Have a hard time completing a sentence
- Are confused, or more confused from baseline
YOU NEED URGENT EVALUATION IN A HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Call your physician on the way to the Emergency Department so the physician can notify the Emergency Department about suspicion of COVID-19.
WHAT TO TAKE TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (ED)
Dr. Kimberly Davis
SOCT Health Advisory Committee
Whoever accompanies the athlete to the ED should have
COPIES
(not originals) of the following athlete documents:
- Health insurance card; on the back indicate who is the designated healthcare proxy and how to contact
- Prior health information
- Medication list
- Advanced directives
Bring the athlete’s phone, charger, and comfort item if there is one, as well as glasses, hearing aids and dentures. Please be aware that due to infection precautions personal items, including clothing, may be taken and returned to the caregiver.
COVID-19 CALL CENTERS:
- YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH: 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644)
- UCONN HEALTH: 860-679-3199
- TRINITY HEALTH: 888- 786-2790
We will continue to provide information in the coming weeks. Please stay safe and healthy!
SOCT Health Team - SOCT Health Advisory Committee
