COVID 19 SCREENING 2019

Government opened lafayett's first covid 19 screening site to the public...news 15s leigha mcneil spoke with physicians and took a tour of the screening site with mayor president josh guillory "if you have symptoms and you fit that criteria and you want to get the screening come to the cajundome."

"the frustrating thing about this is i's a natural disaster an enemy we ca't see.""obviously ther's a lot of concern and anxiety related to coronavirus."

This new strand of the corona virus has medical professionals like dr. kelly cahill constantly explaining the difference between seasonal allergies, sinus congestion, and covid-19"so typically hay fever and allergies yo're not going to run a fever with i's going to be more upper respiratory symptoms so runny nose stopped up nose ear pressure itchy watery eyes and sneezing tha's more of a picture more consistent with allergies or fever... coronavirus is more lower respiratory so cough and shortness of breath."

Working along with lcg, dr. cahill stresses the importance of utilizing the 311 hotline before you come to the screening"we want people to be informed before they get here."

"w've got to get the work done w've got to be here for our community but at the same time w've got to be smart about it and take all the precautions that are being recommended."

Cydra wingerter lcg chief administrative officer says everyone is doing their part to stay healthy"while we do have to be together in certain circumstances, w're making sure that w're not touching our face when we cough or sneeze into our elbow, w're practicing really great hand washing."

As the death toll rises across the globe lcg officials say they will continue to work to get the spread under control"we will get through this just like we get through other natural disasters""w're committed to offer as much help and provide the resources as long as the resources are there and you know and if we have to take a pause and reassess thank you resupplied they will do that."

Both cydra and dr. cahill agree that seeing the community come together during this time of need has been outstanding if you are a medical professional and would like to know more about how you can volunteer be sure to head over to our website a klaf.comin lafayette leigha mcneil news15 3