Thursday, January 7, 2021

Kaiser Foundation's latest Covid-19 Updates


Kaiser Permanente offers the latest information on COVID-19 and how to get the care you need — when you need it.

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Important information:

  • COVID-19 vaccine — We’re encouraged by the continued distribution of 2 safe and effective vaccines to help control the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s where we currently are with the distribution process:
    • Limited supplies — Due to limited availability, the vaccine is being given to health care workers and residents of skilled nursing facilities, the first 2 groups prioritized by federal and state health officials.
    • Additional prioritized groups — As vaccine supplies increase over the next few weeks, we’ll provide the vaccine to additional prioritized groups, according to federal and state guidelines. The groups of people eligible to receive the vaccine will continue to expand as more vaccine becomes available.

For more information on state vaccination priorities, and how people across our communities can get the vaccine when they meet state criteria, visit kp.org/covidvaccine. Call our 24/7 recorded message hotline at 1‑855‑550‑0951 (available in English and Spanish) for regular updates.

  • Getting kids of all ages to wear masks — Although children are less likely than adults to get severely ill from COVID-19, they’re still at risk of getting and spreading the virus. Wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to help reduce the spread. Check out a Kaiser Permanente pediatrician’s tips for getting kids of all ages to wear a mask.
  • Stay safe while interacting with people you don’t live with — You may not be able to avoid in-person interactions entirely, but you can still reduce your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. Remember to:
    • Wear a mask over your mouth and nose.
    • Gather outside to avoid sharing air. If you have to gather indoors, be sure to open windows, turn on fans, and use air purifiers.
    • Limit your time spent with others, and always keep a distance of 6 feet or more.
  • Stay active from the comfort of your own home — As a member, you have access to many fitness resources that can help make it easier to exercise at home. That includes over 4,000 on-demand video workouts at no cost, plus reduced rates on livestream and in-person fitness classes. To get started, sign in at kp.org/exercise.

 

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Remember, we’re in this together. Since the initial supply of COVID vaccines is limited, all of us must continue to wear a mask, wash our hands, stay 6 feet apart, and get a flu shot. With your help, we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the flu.

 

For more information, visit kp.org/coronavirus.

 

 

 

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