One new case of COVID-19 has been reported by Grays Harbor Public Health, bringing the total to seven.
“One additional case of COVID-19 was identified on April 7,” read the report. “Public Health staff have reviewed the case and notified all close contacts. Grays Harbor Public Health Incident Management Team (IMT) remains prepared to respond if any additional cases are identified.”
Two cases were reported in March, and five so far in April, according to Public Health.
Public Health has also identified some online or over the phone resources to help people manage their anxiety and depression during the quarantine.
“Feelings of fear, anxiety or depression are common in times of uncertainty, including this current COVID-19 situation,” read the Public Health statement. “Fear and anxiety about the disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions.”
These resources are available to help support your mental health or that of a loved one:
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety, virusanxiety.com
Free online therapy and resources for mental health and substance problems for people living in Grays Harbor County, thrivegrays.org
How to help someone with anxiety or depression during COVID-19, mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Resources to support mental health and coping with the coronavirus, sprc.org
Public Health said if you feel so overwhelmed that you struggle to get through the day, call your health care provider, therapist, or mental health provider and set up a telemedicine appointment. And if you are in crisis, call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 866-427-4747 or text HEAL to 741741 to get confidential text access to a trained crisis counselor any time of the day or night.
Grays Harbor County residents should do their part by following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, local health officials said, urging citizens to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity like shopping for groceries or going to a medical appointment.
Here are some other information straight from Public Health:
· Residents should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities, and cannot maintain six feet of physical distance from others. This recommendation is not a substitute for existing guidance to maintain six feet of physical distance from non-household members and performing frequent hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Wearing cloth face coverings will not prevent spread of COVID-19 without these other protective measures. This is not a mandate that you must wear a face covering. It is considered an additional layer of protection.
· If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), seek medical attention. If you have a regular healthcare provider, call your provider.
If you do not have a regular health care provider, you can call Grays Harbor Public Health’s COVID-19 call center at (360) 964-1850 and speak with a medical professional who can assess whether or not you meet criteria for testing.
You can also call Grays Harbor Community Hospital’s primary care clinic for patients with respiratory symptoms at 1-866-537-2778 or Summit Pacific Medical Center’s Respiratory Care Unit nurse line at 360-346-2222.
Grays Harbor Public Health has set up a call center to answer questions about COVID-19. Residents can call 360- 964-1850 or email covid19@co.graysharbor.wa.gov. The bilingual call center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) can also call the call center for testing and medical care referrals.
