Covid-19 Additional Information & Resources

Symptom Chart

--As of 9-14-2021--

Is it Covid, or just a cold? Since colds and the flu often have symptoms that are similar to Covid infections, health agencies have compiled this chart to provide an overview that is helpful in evaluating each of these conditions.

Adapted and Accessible COVID-19 Resources

--As of 2-5-2021--

The Center for Inclusive Design at Georgia Tech has created many adapted and accessible versions of the CDC's COVID-19 guidance resources. These resources are organized by accessibility type including:

Braille
Accessible Word Documents and PDFs
ASL Resources (coming soon)
Simplified Text

These resources are available here: https://cidi.gatech.edu/covid

Emergency Warning Signs for Non-Verbal Persons

Emergency warning signs for COVID-19

Get medical attention immediately for these emergency warning signs:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, working with Dr. Elizabeth Spaar, developed signs of shortness of breath to look for if someone is not able to communicate or is non-verbal:

Lethargy or unusual tiredness
Panting or loud breathing
Sucking in (retraction) at base of throat while inhaling
Sucking in (retraction) at the ribs, also during inhale
Belly breathing - seeing the stomach extended more than usual on inhale
Stomach muscles tensing while trying to push air out
Longer time to exhale than inhale
Tripod stance (leaning over with hands on knees)
Bluish nail beds or lips
Change of mental status/confusion

More information can be found at the CDC’s website

Additional Resources

The Barber National Institute continues to monitor all updates from the CDC or PA State and local County Health Departments and will communicate any new information or recommendations.

We appreciate all of the efforts of our staff and families to encourage good infection control practices.

Additional resources for information:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and You

Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

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