Coronavirus Updates

Masks are required at Innercare

Effective March 1, 2022, California’s requirement that unvaccinated individuals wear masks in indoor public settings is now a strong recommendation and no longer a requirement. However, universal masking is still required in specified high-risk settings including all Innercare clinics.

More information regarding this guidance can be found at:https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx

Staying Healthy

We remain committed to taking care of our patients while keeping with CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please call your preferred Innercare health center to schedule an appointment for COVID tests and vaccines as well as your other health needs. We are grateful for your help in keeping patients out of our waiting rooms to avoid unnecessary exposure to other sick patients.

If you are experiencing serious symptoms or other emergency, please call 9-1-1

Coronavirus FAQs

What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

COVID-19 is a newly identified respiratory virus that can spread easily. It shares several symptoms with influenza, but it’s treated differently. COVID-19 infection may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

How is it spread?

Human Coronavirus is most commonly spread through:

• Coughing and sneezing
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands
• Rarely, fecal contamination

What if I may have been exposed?

If you are experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath or other flu-like symptoms and want to be seen by a medical provider, please call your nearest health center to speak with a staff member before coming to one of our health centers.

When to seek medical attention?

If you develop any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.

How can I protect myself and stop the spread?

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid shaking hands to prevent the spread of germs
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you are sick

What steps are being taken at Innercare?

• Providing hand sanitizer to all patients at registration
• Providing a mask to patients who report fever, cough or shortness of breath (please call ahead if you are experiencing these symptoms)
• Exercising “social distancing” in our patient waiting areas
• Vendors, visitors, observers, and other non-essential individuals will not be granted access to Innercare health centers
• Patient caregivers will be allowed in Innercare health centers
• Innercare employees practice appropriate hand hygiene and ensuring we have adequate personal protective equipment for our staff
• Our facilities team maintains a robust sanitation routine to ensure our patient and staff areas are clean and follow infection control guidelines