Key Information About Coronavirus
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Tidelands Health Visitor Restrictions
For the health and safety of our patients and team members, Tidelands Health has suspended visitation at our hospitals. Certain exceptions apply.
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Cloth face masks for a good cause
With a $5 donation to the Tidelands Health Foundation, you'll receive a Tidelands Health cloth face mask similar to the one depicted above.
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Important information for our community about COVID-19 testing
We understand people in our community have questions about the testing process for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Tidelands Health is testing patients when a physician determines it is clinically appropriate to do so. Read all the latest updates on our testing by clicking here.
Virtual screenings with MUSC Health
Tidelands Health is proud to be our region’s MUSC Health affiliate. MUSC Health is offering free virtual care consultations and screenings to anyone experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms in South Carolina. Click here to learn more.
- If you need to schedule an appointment with a Tidelands Health physician, please call 1-866-TIDELANDS.
- If you have general questions about coronavirus, please call the DHEC Care Line at 855-472-3432.
- If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.
Donors Needed
Tidelands Health and the American Red Cross are seeking people who are fully recovered from COVID-19 to give plasma and help current patients who are seriously ill or at high risk of serious illness.
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What happens once I complete the MUSC Health virtual screening?
If you are a resident of the Tidelands region and your virtual screening indicates you need follow-up care with a physician, MUSC Health will refer you to Tidelands Health, and we will contact you within one business day to arrange appropriate care.
Safe in Our Care
At Tidelands Health, we’re committed to keeping our patients safe as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our “Safe in Our Care” initiative by clicking here.
Community Resources
To help guide preparations in the communities we serve, we have developed a series of informational fliers that contain useful guidance and resources. These fliers can be freely downloaded, printed and distributed.
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Younger people have higher rates of COVID-19 among those screened by Tidelands Health
Young people who have been screened at a series of free clinics held along the Grand Strand are testing positive for COVID-19 at a higher rate than older individuals, reinforcing the need for people of all ages to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.
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Coronavirus: What you need to know
At Tidelands Health, our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, team members and the community.
We are closely monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects widespread transmission of the virus to occur, with most of the U.S. population eventually exposed to the disease.
At Tidelands Health, we routinely care for individuals with potentially infectious illnesses and have rigorous infection prevention processes and protocols in place. Working in collaboration with state and federal health authorities, we are drawing upon our extensive experience and training as we respond to COVID-19.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about the illness:
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first identified in December in Wuhan, China.
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What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The symptoms are often mild, but in some cases can be severe enough to warrant hospitalization. Individuals with COVID-19 can exhibit fever, cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.
How is coronavirus spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
15 questions to ask your child’s day care during the pandemic
When sending children to day care, safety is a top priority for parents. In the age of COVID-19, it’s natural for parents to wonder whether their provider is taking the appropriate precautions.
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How can I prevent myself from becoming sick?
Although there is currently no vaccine to prevent a COVID-19 infection, the CDC encourages good hand hygiene and other health practices.
- 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.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home if you become ill.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
These 9 brands of hand sanitizer may be toxic, FDA warns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use nine brands of hand sanitizer because they may contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
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What if I think I’m sick with COVID-19?
Call your health care provider and inform the provider that you may have COVID-19. Follow your health care provider’s instructions. In case of emergency, call 911.
Should I be tested for coronavirus?
Individuals with coronavirus symptoms who meet certain criteria may be eligible for testing. Call your health care provider if you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Where can I learn more about coronavirus?
At Tidelands Health, we’re committed to keeping our community informed about coronavirus and our response to the illness. Please check this page regularly for updates.
You can also find information through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control.
To visit the CDC’s website, go here.
To visit the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, go here.
