COVID-19

What is COVID-19?

• COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States.
• COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system. Other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.
• Some people including those with minor or no symptoms will develop Post-COVID Conditions – also called “Long COVID.”

COVID-19 – Coronavirus Information

Bigfork Valley is dedicated to monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic.  We continue to follow guidance from the CDC and MN Department of Health.

• COVID-19 Precautions
• COVID-19 Vaccine

If you had close contact with a person with symptoms, or have symptoms of COVID-19, it is important that you follow the CDC guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Click here for steps to protect yourself and our community. 

If you need urgent medical care, please call ahead to let us know you are coming.  

Bigfork Valley Hospital: (218) 743-4491.

Universal Masking

• Bigfork Valley encourages masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  We continually assess the risk to our employees and patients and update our masking requirements accordingly.  During periods of high transmission, masking requirements will be posted at entrances.

 

Additional COVID-19 Resources

• Minnesota Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• World Health Organization

Thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support as we make changes for the safety of our patients, staff and community.