COVID-19 Traveler Information

• COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus that has spread globally.

• In the past 14 days, if you have you have recently returned from a county, state or country with a CDC travel advisory or with known widespread community transmission (https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure-Related-Isolation-Quaran), you may be at higher risk for COVID-19:

  1. Call your local county health department right away after you return home. If you live in Sedgwick County, call the Sedgwick County Health Department, 316-660-7300. 

  2. Avoid contact with the public and self-monitor at home for 14 days.

COVID-19 Symptoms:

• While anyone can be infected, most people experience mild symptoms and do not need a hospital.

• Symptoms are fever (100.4⁰F or above), cough, and difficulty breathing.

• People most at risk for severe disease are older adults and those with underlying conditions such as heart disease.

• Symptoms appear 2-14 days after exposure.

Prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as flu and COVID-19:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

• Use hand sanitizer

• Clean surfaces frequently.

Questions?

Please call the Sedgwick County Health Department at (316) 660-1022 for more information.