The VA said the department is already screening everyone at the doors of VA medical buildings in Middletown, Springfield, Lima and Richmond, Ind.
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The screening will consist of three questions: Do you have a fever or worsening cough or flu-like symptoms? Have you traveled to China, Japan, Italy, Iran or South Korea in the last 14 days? Have you been in close contact with someone, including health care workers, confirmed to have the coronavirus disease?
All veterans, visitors and volunteers are asked to use the Gettysburg Avenue or South Liscum Drive entrances between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday.
Staff are advised to use the North Liscum entrance during these hours.
All three gates will be open to everyone from 9:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. During evenings and weekends, the Gettysburg and South Liscum gates will be closed – all traffic should come through the North Liscum entrance during nights and weekends, the VA said.
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The screening process will continue 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for the foreseeable future, the VA also said.
“Per CDC guidance and VA protocols, individuals known to be at risk for a COVID-19 infection are immediately isolated to prevent potential spread to others,” the VA said.
Veterans and staff are encouraged to take everyday preventative actions to avoid being exposed to the virus: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. And stay home if you are sick or becoming sick.
For more information about the Coronavirus, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
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