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- Hello, Camp Pendleton.

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My name's Lieutenant Commander Martha Loe,

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and I'm the Director of Public Health

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at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.

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I'm here today to talk to
you about the coronavirus,

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also known as COVID-19.

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COVID-19 is a mild to
severe respiratory illness

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with fever, cough, and
difficulty breathing.

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These symptoms can appear 2
to 14 days after exposure.

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If you develop emergency
warning signs for COVID-19,

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get medical attention immediately.

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Those emergency warnings signs

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include trouble breathing,

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persistent pain or pressure in the chest,

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new confusion or inability to arouse,

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and bluish lips or face.

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This list is not inclusive.

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Please consult your medical provider

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for any other symptoms

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that are severe or concerning.

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If you think you've
been exposed to COVID-19

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and develop a fever and symptoms,

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such as cough or difficulty breathing,

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call your healthcare
provider for medical advice.

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Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton

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has a COVID hotline at 760-

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725-

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4357,

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option 6,

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or you can call the nurse advice line

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at 1-800-TRICARE,

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874-

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2273.

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Not everyone needs to
be tested for COVID-19.

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Most people have mild illness

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and are able to recover at home.

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If you are sick with COVID-19

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or suspect you are infected,

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should take steps to help prevent

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the disease from spreading to people

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in your home and the community.

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Great ways to protect others include:

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staying at home when you're sick,

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except to receive medical care,

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cover your mouth or nose with a tissue

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when you cough or sneeze,

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or use the inside of your elbow,

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throw away used tissues
in the trash immediately

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and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer

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if soap and water are not available,

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clean and disinfect frequently
touched surfaces daily,

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this includes tables, doorknobs,

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light switches, countertops,

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handles, desks, phones, keyboards,

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toilets, faucets, and sinks.

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If you have children in the home,

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launder items, including
washable plush toys,

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as appropriate, in accordance

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with the manufacturer's instructions.

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If possible, launder items

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using the warmest
appropriate water settings

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for the items and dry them completely.

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Those who are at high-risk include:

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people of all ages with
underlying medical conditions,

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particularly if not well-controlled,

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including people with
chronic lung disease,

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or moderate to severe asthma,

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serious heart conditions,
immunocompromised,

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severe obesity, diabetes,
chronic kidney disease

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and undergoing dialysis,
and liver disease.

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If you or your family fall under

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one of these high-risk categories,

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please be sure to take these
prevention steps seriously.

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Here at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton,

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we have taken many steps

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to help reduce the spread of the virus.

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We have done this by reducing the number

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of entrances to the hospital facility

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in order to minimize
exposure risks for all.

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Checkpoints are located at all entrances

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to identify anyone who meets the criteria

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for evaluation of acute
respiratory illness.

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The flu tent is where we are providing

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additional screenings
and collecting specimens.

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We also have postponed

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all non-critical
procedures and screenings,

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but we have increased
our virtual appointments.

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This means your appointment
will be over the phone

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or through video chat with your provider.

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We have also moved our pharmacy

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to a tent located outside the hospital

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on the north side of Naval
Hospital Camp Pendleton.

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We also encourage patients to refill

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their prescriptions at
the 13 Area drive-thru,

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or you can fill your prescriptions online

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through TRICARE's home delivery.

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Here at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton,

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we want to keep you informed

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on all the changes taking place.

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Please follow us on our
social media platforms

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for the most up-to-date information daily.

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Here at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton,

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we hope you and your family
stay safe and healthy.

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Remember, we play a major part

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in the health and
well-being of our community.

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Practice good hygiene, social distancing,

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and stay home when you can.

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Thank you.

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