COVID-19 Carrier Response


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You may be feeling concerned about the coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. If so, you’re not alone.

  • What are the best resources for information regarding COVID-19?

    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2020-ncov/index.html

    https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus


  • What is COVID-19?
    Coronavirus disease 2020 (COVID-19) is a type of virus that causes respiratory illness — an infection of the airways and lungs.

  • What are the symptoms?
    Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath — similar to the flu.

  • How does it spread?
    The virus is thought to spread person to person — mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through tiny droplets made when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.

  • How can I protect myself and my loved ones?
    Some people are more vulnerable to the virus, including older adults and people with chronic conditions. But everyone should take steps to protect themselves:

    • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly for at least 20 seconds. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.
    • Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.Stay home when you’re sick (except to get medical care). Keep sick children home from school.
    • Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. Wash your hands afterwards.
    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.


Please refer back to this page for the information and resources to help you feel prepared.

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Insurance Commission Ricardo Lara issued a Notice requesting that all insurance companies provide their policyholders with at least a 60-day grace period to pay insurance premiums. The Commission's requests was to ensure policies are not cancelled for nonpayment of premium due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Groups are required to submit payment by the due date shown on their bill. If a group misses their due date, they have up until the standard grace period to make a payment before coverage is cancelled. The standard grace period begins the day after the missed due date. Carriers are reviewing their policies to determine if/how they can assist their employer groups with making payments during this difficult time.