Coronavirus (COVID-19)

To continue protecting us all, everyone entering any MetroHealth location will be required to wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose. If you do not have one, one will be provided to you at our entrances. Beginning Monday, April 20, 2020, this rule is one more way we can continue to provide our best care to you and to keep our entire community safe from the coronavirus. Thank you for helping us all stay well.

If you have questions or concerns about COVID-19, please call the dedicated MetroHealth support line at 440-59-COVID (440-592-6843).

Para continuar la protección de todos, toda persona que ingrese a cualquier ubicación de MetroHealth deberá utilizar una máscara que cubra la boca y nariz. Si no tiene una, se le proporcionará una en nuestras entradas. Este nuevo reglamento comienza a partir del lunes 20 de abril de 2020 y es una forma más en la que podemos continuar brindándole nuestra mejor atención y mantener a toda nuestra comunidad a salvo del coronavirus. Gracias por su aporte en mantenernos sanos.

Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre COVID-19, por favor llame a la línea de apoyo de MetroHealth al 440-59-COVID (440-592-6843).

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

About COVID-19

What is novel coronavirus?

This novel coronavirus is a new virus that is from the coronavirus family and there are seven different viruses in this family, four of which are mild cold-like viruses. This specific novel coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan city, Hubei Province, China and has been officially named ‘SARS-CoV2”. When someone is infected with this virus they are said to have “COVID-19” or coronavirus disease 2019.

What are the symptoms?

This virus causes fever, cough and shortness of breath. The incubation period is officially two to 14 days after exposure. The infection can be very mild to full blown pneumonia, but it appears that 80% of cases are along the mild spectrum.

What is MetroHealth doing?

We are screening everyone who enters a MetroHealth facility – employees, patients and visitors.
We are temporarily suspending routine visits to adult hospital patients.
No visitors are permitted to ICUs or inpatient rehab at our Old Brooklyn Campus, w/few exceptions by physician order.
We are converting most appointments into telehealth visits.
Prescriptions are being delivered to patients at home, avoiding in-person pickup.
We are maximizing and conserving personal protective equipment for our clinical staff.
Most non-essential employees assigned to work from home.

Are the MetroHealth System facilities up to date for this?

Our facilities department has inspected our systems and our air handlers and negative pressure rooms are working as designed. See our announcements page for updates on our locations and services.

Are there any cases in Ohio?

Yes. Please visit the Ohio Department of Health's coronavirus updates page for the most timely information.