Editors note--the following release was submited Wednesday by the Hiawatha Community Hospital and Family Practice Clinics.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment has updated the criteria for a suspected Coronavirus patient. Please CALL BEFORE YOU COME (785-742-2131) if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Fever

• Chills

• Shivering, Shaking, Sweating

• Muscle Aches

• Extreme Tiredness

• Headache

• Sore Throat

• Lower Respiratory (cough, shortness of breath, or difficultly breathing)

• New smell or taste disorders
   

If you are unsure of your symptoms, use this self-check tool on KDHE’s website.

https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/224/What-to-do-if-you-think-youre-sick

The best preventions are hand washing, social distancing, and wearing a face covering. Stay home and stay safe!