Remember to take critical preventive actions that are always recommended to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. These include, but not limited to:
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible
- Stay home if you are sick. If you have Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance coverage through Guidestone, all copays, deductibles for telemedicine are waived for the next 90 days (beginning March 18, 2020).
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; germs spread this way
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol
For more information about personal safety practices:
- Baylor Scott & White: https://www.bswhealth.com/
Pages/coronavirus-information. aspx - Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield: https://faqs.discoverhighmark.com/