Coronavirus COVID-19 Info
Published March 19, 2020
As you may know, the Coronavirus outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. A pandemic is a disease that has spread worldwide. The Novel Coronavirus disease of 2019 (Covid-19) is genetically related to the 2003 SARS virus but more easily transmitted and with a much higher fatality rate. At present, there is no vaccine or innate immunity to the novel pathogen. Supportive care is the only treatment available at this time. Precautionary measures to protect and prevent the transmission of the virus offer the best chance at overcoming this pandemic.
At Alsara Vein Clinic, we have taken proactive measures to safeguard our staff, patients, and visitors alike. Please review our Health Advisory Policy and download our Coronaviris Covid-19 Info Booklet PDF, below. Help us keep all our loved ones safe and healthy.
Sam Gupta, M.D., MPH
Health Advisory Policy
When you contact our office, you will be asked the following questions:
- Have you traveled to any Covid-19 affected region in the past 14 days?
- Have you been in contact with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19?
- Do you currently have or have you within the last 14 days experienced any of the following symptoms:
- Cough
- Fever
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes,” we will need to reschedule your appointment. All communication must occur via phone only.
At the time of writing this policy, we anticipate being able to welcome you back after you have been “low risk” for a minimum of 14 days. You are considered low risk if the answer to all the questions above is “no”.
We are closely following local, state, and CDC recommendations. Due to the evolving nature of this pandemic, their guidelines will likely change, and we will update our policy accordingly. Please feel free to call us at 816-386-0245 for further information.
Download our Covid-19 Info Booklet PDF:
Alsara Vein Clinic • 1105 S Belt Hwy • St. Joseph, MO 64507 • 816-396-0245