COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information & Updates
Baton Rouge Cardiology Center is using its expertise to address the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, treat patients, protect visitors, physicians and staff and provide up-to-date information to the public.
Patient & Visitor Alerts
- Telemedicine Virtual Visits From Home (NEW! 3/30/2020)
- Patient COVID-19 Guidelines (Updated 6/11/2020)
- Appointment and Procedure Updates
- Revised Visitor COVID-19 Guidelines and Restrictions (Updated 6/11/2020)
For Heart Patients: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- CardioSmart’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hub – American College of Cardiology
To help heart patients understand how the new coronavirus affects them, CardioSmart’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hub includes summaries of recent clinical updates. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) News – American Heart Association
More Information
For general information and the latest updates about the coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) websites:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) main page: CDC
www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak: WHO
www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 - How to Protect Yourself
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html - What To Do if You Are Sick
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html - Manage Anxiety & Stress
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Downloadable Resources
- What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Stop the Spread of Germs (poster)
- Wash Your Hands (poster)
- Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use
- Family Preparedness Fact Sheet
- Stop the Spread of Viruses
- Ask for a Mask
- Common Coronavirus vs COVID-19
