Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates

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Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBA
President and CEO

Although the Public Health Emergency around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has ended, the virus will continue to be a part of everyone’s life.  VNA remains committed to ensuring and promoting the safety of our patients, communities, and healthcare professionals.

​We are well equipped with knowledge, tools, and resources that allow us to focus on infection control, mitigating further risk of illness, and how best to protect one another.  We remind everyone that it is important to stay up-to-date with vaccines and that treatments are available for those who are eligible.

A few common measures the CDC advises for the general public include:

• Get a COVID-19 vaccination — it’s not too late to be protected.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your sleeve, not your hands.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Wash hands often for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Stay home from work if you’re sick.
• Avoid people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.

​Available Resources
It is critical to know where to obtain the most accurate and current information.  The following resources are available with information on the coronavirus and should be consulted when making plans.​​

• COVID-19 guidance from the US Government Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.covid.gov/
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• New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: https://covid19.nj.gov/index.html​
  
  
• ​​Caregiver instructions prepared by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), with guidelines for the caregiver, the living space, plus cleaning & disinfecting: Caring for a Person at Home with COVID-19
  
  
• 10 ways to manage respiratory symptoms at home
  CLICK here for this CDC infographic. If you have fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your healthcare provider. They may tell you to manage your care from home.