Dr. Jacobson and his staff have been monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and city and state health agencies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are using screening measures and following rigorous safety protocols to protect your health as well as the health of our whole community. We are constantly updating our measures to reflect current research and guidance.
Prior to your appointment, you will be screened over the phone and you will be asked about recent travel and close contact with others who are ill and have recently traveled to affected areas around the world. You will also be asked about any symptoms you may be experiencing. We are using additional screening at the time of your visit.
What are the primary symptoms?
Primary symptoms are:
- Cough
- Fever
- Shortness of breath
For additional information and updates on COVID-19, visit these sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.coronavirus.gov/
World Health Organization — International Summary
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
National Institutes of Health
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/coronaviruses