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COVID Vaccine Update
Ellenville Regional Hospital has exhausted its allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations. We suggest that you contact the Ulster County Health Department via this link to add your name to the list to be vaccinated once you are eligible.
https://covid19.ulstercountyny.gov/vaccine-resource-center/
If you previously contacted us about vaccination, we will contact you with further directions.
Please continue to monitor our website and social media for announcements of further vaccine allocations.
Thank you.
Visitation Update
Based on the increased prevalence of COVID-19 in Ulster County and our surrounding areas, we have made the difficult decision to suspend visitation in our inpatient and outpatient departments. While we understand that this decision may be difficult for our patients and their families, it is a key part of our plan to protect both our patients and our staff. Thank you for understanding and supporting this decision while we navigate these difficult times.
COVID Testing
Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) takes the health and safety of our patients, staff and community very seriously. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York so we want to assure you that measures are in place for protection. ERH’s Providers, Infection Control and Clinical Operations have been actively coordinating protocols with Ulster County and New York State Department of Health.
CDC guidance states that the virus is spread from person-to-person exposure between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, and through respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
The overall risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is low. Most patients with infection will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk are the elderly and those with existing chronic medical conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Children who have been infected seem to experience mild upper respiratory illness or no illness at all.
ERH can administer COVID-19 testing if directed by the DOH, or if provided with a prescription from a Provider. All tests are being sent to Lab Corp and can take up to a week to result. All clinical staff are trained to follow isolation procedures to protect themselves and the patients.
Drive-Up Mobile COVID-19 Testing at Ellenville Regional Hospital
The drive up testing will be offered by appointment only.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Anyone who is seeking a COVID-19 test must have a script from their primary care provider!
Those who do not have a primary care provider should contact the Ulster County COVID-19 hotline at 845-443-8888
Testing is performed by appointment ONLY 845-647-6400 ext. 269!
NO ONE will be screened without a script and an appointment!
If you think you’ve been exposed to Coronavirus, please CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FIRST at (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 264 before coming to the hospital.
For all questions and concerns involving Coronavirus CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Daily at (845) 647-6400 ext.264
You can also call ULSTER COUNTY COVID-19 HOTLINE at (845) 443-8888 or the NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE at 1-888-364-3065 for more information.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Protect yourself. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you’re sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard, clean frequently touched objects, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Good hygiene is critical.
We will keep you updated on any new developments on COVID-19 as new information becomes available.
RESOURCES
NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE: 1-888-364-3065
Ellenville Regional Hospital (ERH) takes the health and safety of our patients, staff and community very seriously. There are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York so we want to assure you that measures are in place for protection. ERH’s Providers, Infection Control and Clinical Operations have been actively coordinating protocols with Ulster County and New York State Department of Health.
CDC guidance states that the virus is spread from person-to-person exposure between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, and through respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
The overall risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is low. Most patients with infection will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk are the elderly and those with existing chronic medical conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Children who have been infected seem to experience mild upper respiratory illness or no illness at all.
ERH can administer COVID-19 testing if directed by the DOH. The tests are sent out to Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany. All clinical staff are trained to follow isolation procedures to protect themselves and the patients.
If you think you've been exposed to Coronavirus, please CALL OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FIRST @ (845) 647 – 6400 ext. 264 before coming to the hospital.
You can also call NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE @ 1-888-364-3065 for more information.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Protect yourself. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you’re sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard, clean frequently touched objects, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Good hygiene is critical.
We will keep you updated on any new developments on COVID-19 as new information becomes available.
RESOURCES
NYS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE: 1-888-364-3065
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