COVID-19 and its variants continue to impact communities across our country and the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all Americans age 5 and older, with few exceptions, be vaccinated against the virus. Read the CDC’s latest guidance.

Mineral Community Hospital is NOT a community vaccination site. Please refer to your local health authority or pharmacy for information on community vaccination sites.

Latest COVID-19 Information

The safety of our patients and staff has always been and remains our top priority. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have implemented extraordinary measures and additional protocols, including mandatory masking in our facilities, to help ensure a safe and clean environment for our patients, physicians, staff and community. We continue to actively monitor and respond to all recommendations made by the CDC and our local health agencies.

Thank you for entrusting your care to us. When you or your loved ones need services, know that we are here … safe, trusted and ready to deliver a superior healthcare experience.

Individuals Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

If you develop a fever or cough or have difficulty breathing, or have had close contact with someone who has had a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result, please seek medical attention by calling your provider’s office or an Urgent Care Center.

If you need help deciding if you should seek medical care, access the CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker on the CDC COVID-19 Symptoms page by clicking on the Coronavirus Self-Checker button at the top of the page.

Prevention

If you have not yet been vaccinated, the CDC recommends individuals follow these everyday preventive measures.

• Wear a mask. If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places.
• Stay six feet away from others.
• Get vaccinated. Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
• Wash your hands often.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Monitor your daily health and watch for symptoms.

• Try to stay at least 6ft away from the curb when the bus is approaching
• If you must cross the street to get to the bus stop, always look both ways and make eye contact with your bus driver
• Stay seated while the bus is in motion

Bike:

• Always ride on the right side of the road and obey all traffic laws
• Wear a properly fitted helmet – always
• Be alert of traffic around you

Walking:

• Walk on the sidewalk if available, if not walk facing the traffic
• Always use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing
• Avoid distracted walking – take off headphones & avoid texting

Drop Off:

• Obey school zone speed limits
• Avoid distracted driving
• Make eye contact with children crossing the street
• Be patient and always let pedestrians go first

Visit www.safekids.org for more information!

Let’s talk helmet safety! With sports kicking off around the state it is important that we ensure our student athletes are fitted with the appropriate helmet!

Your helmet should be:
• Well maintained
• Age appropriate
• Worn consistently and correctly
• Appropriately certified for use