Health officials urging citizens to not delay emergency care during coronavirus outbreak

LEWES, Del. – Officials with Bayhealth are reminding citizens that they should not delay or avoid urgent care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bayhealth is assuring people that significant measures have been taken to maintain the utmost safety of each patient who walks through their doors. The emergency departments at Bayhealth Kent and Sussex Campuses and Bayhealth Emergency Center in Smyrna are operating as usual, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to handle all non-COVID-19 related emergencies.

All of Bayhealth’s emergency departments have been converted and divided to keep all patients separated and safe. There’s an isolated area for those with COVID-19 symptoms and a separate waiting room and treatment space for those with other medical issues. All rooms are private and are cleaned and disinfected between every patient.

If you’re experiencing severe symptoms or a serious injury, officials say it’s crucial to visit the emergency department as soon as possible to avoid worsening and lasting health consequences.