COVID-19 Resources & Information
COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Testing
To receive a COVID-19 test at a Variety Care Health Center, please call (405) 632 - 6688. We will schedule a telehealth visit with one of our providers to review your symptoms. After that, a test will be scheduled.
When you arrive to a location for testing, please park in the designated COVID-19 Test parking spot. Remain in your vehicle and call the phone number listed on the sign by the parking spot. Our staff will come to your vehicle and test you in the parking lot. You will receive a phone call with your test results and next steps within a few days.
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COVID-19 Symptoms
Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, please call us at (405) 632 - 6688 to evaluate your symptoms. This list does not include all possible symptoms. To see the most updated list of symptoms, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html.
Emergency symptoms include:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
If you or someone you know experiences any emergency symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately and notify the operator that the person may have or had COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment
Please read our COVID-19 Vaccine information and the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s complete vaccine framework for more information. One of the most effective ways to prevent against COVID-19 is still to regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, rubbing vigorously and scrubbing all surfaces; wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose; and avoiding coming in contact within six feet of other people. Avoid large crowds.
Those infected with COVID-19 may treat their mild symptoms with over the counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever. There are several prescription medications available to those with more severe symptoms. Those with emergency symptoms may need hospitalization.
COVID-19 FAQ
What is Variety Care doing to protect patients from COVID-19?
Variety Care is strongly committed to following all CDC guidelines and takes the safety of all staff and patients very seriously. We require masks at all times for our patients and providers. We are also limiting the number of visitors into the clinic to decrease the potential for increased infection.
All staff are screened upon entry into any Variety Care location with a temperature check and again at noon to ensure no changes have developed. We are seeing all patients for medical visits, however we have patients waiting in their vehicles until their appointments. If waiting inside the building we are ensuring they are more than six feet away from other patients, and attempting to keep sick patients out of the lobby areas.
Patients are screened with a temperature check and questionnaire upon arrival if they have a nonmedical visit and if showing any signs of illness, we are rescheduling these appointments to either Telehealth or another day (patient’s preference).
Lobbies are regularly sanitized to avoid the spread of possible germs, and our medical assistants are wiping down chairs upon picking up each patient for their appointment.
Telehealth is available to all patients as an option to receive medical care from the safety of your home We encourage this for anyone who is sick, but also if anyone is worried about getting sick, this is a great way to still get routine care from your provider as well. To schedule a Telehealth visit, call us at (405) 632 - 6688 and ask for a Telehealth visit. All of our providers are able to provide Telehealth.
Can I still see a doctor if I have symptoms?
Yes, we would love to see you via Telehealth if you have that ability, but if you prefer to be seen, you may still see a provider. Please make sure to mention to us that you are experiencing symptoms before your appointment so that the staff will be aware upon your arrival.
To schedule an appoint or be seen via Telehealth and talk to one of our providers over the phone or with a video chat, call us at (405) 632 – 6688 and request a virtual visit.
How does wearing a mask help prevent COVID-19?
COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms and do not know that they are infected. That’s why it’s important for everyone to practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet away from other people) and wear masks in public settings. Masks provide an extra layer to help prevent the respiratory droplets from traveling in the air and onto other people. There is now evidence that a mask not only protects others, but it also protects you.
Should I still get a flu shot/vaccine this year?
Variety Care's COVID-19 Policy
Mask Requirements:
- Everyone 3 years and older.
- Masks must cover the nose and mouth. Buffs, gators and bandanas are not acceptable. Masks with exhalation valves must be covered with a cloth or disposable procedure mask. The health center will provide masks to patients arriving with masks that do not meet requirements.
- After politely reminding a patient or visitor to put their mask on correctly, Variety Care employees have authority to ask a person to leave the health center. If possible, the service will be completed through Telehealth.
- Variety Care employees can require patients and visitors to cover masks that may be offensive to other patients. In these situations, the health center will provide the patient with a mask.
- Parents of infants and toddlers with symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 are required to cover their child’s nose & mouth with a blanket.
- Medical exceptions to mask requirements are granted only for those patients with a written letter from a healthcare provider (must be MD, DO, PA, or APRN).
Visitor Restriction:
- One adult may accompany children and adults who require assistance for communication or walking.
- Only one parent per child or sibling group, unless the parent needs assistance of another adult for communication or waling.
- One guest to attend prenatal ultrasound appointments.
- People accompanying children or adults for assistance must pass COVID-19 screening.
Temperature Checks:
- All people will have their temperatures checked. This may happen upon arrival in the health center lobby and in some cases may be performed in the exam room.
- People with temperatures 100.0 F or greater will only be allowed to enter if they are seeing a medical provider.
Outdoor Waiting:
- All patients have an option to wait outdoors (in a car or on a park bench) if the exam room is not immediately available.
- Patients who have had symptoms or exposure to COVID-19 in the past two weeks, will be required to wait outdoors or in their car until the exam room is available.
Resources for Oklahomans
Employment/Unemployment Assistance:
http://oklahomaworks.gov/covid19/
https://oesc.ok.gov/individual-claimants
Finance & Mortgage Assistance:
https://www.ok.gov/triton/modules/newsroom/newsroom_article.php?id=289&article_id=56501
https://myhome.freddiemac.com/getting-help/relief-for-homeowners.html
SNAP/Child Support/Child Care Assistance:
https://www.okbenefits.org/en/
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Assistance:
Current COVID-19 Situation in Oklahoma:
https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/
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