COVID-19

For the health and safety of our doctors, staff, and patients, if you are ill with the flu, or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please call our office directly to reschedule your appointment.

The M.I.N.D. is closely monitoring the situation and all offices will remain opened until further notice. During this time, The M.I.N.D. is following the CDC's coronavirus guidelines and taking necessary precautions including enforcing the wearing of face masks, social distancing, screening for coronavirus symptoms and enacting daily cleaning and disinfection measures.

What are the symptoms?

Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Older adults and those with severe underlying medical conditions appear to be at a higher risk for more serious complications as a result of the illness.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. These symptoms can range from mild to severe and include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

What can I do to protect myself and others?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. Public health officials recommend the following steps to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit
Throw used tissues in the trash
Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often, using either soap and water or alcohol-based hand gel for at least 20 seconds
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Wear an approved face mask or other facial covering when in public places
Be respectful of others and maintain social distancing of at least 6 ft

What is the M.I.N.D. doing to protect me?

The Malka Institute of Neuroscience and Disease is dedicated the safety of our patients, doctos, and staff. We are constantly monitoring the current pandemic and are complying with the current recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC).

Some steps we are taking:

Mandatory use of facial masks without exhalation valves or vents or other approved facial covering
Providing throw-away facial masks upon request
Nightly sanitation of commonly touched surfaces including door handles, light switches, and writing utensils
Disinfecting exam rooms after each patient
Reducing our waiting room capacities to comply with social distancing and encouraging patients to wait outside under our covered pavilions or in their cars
Reducing the number of individuals allowed in exam rooms
Providing alternative appointment types such as curbside exams and telemedicine
Providing hand sanitizer at check in, in our exam rooms, labs, and hallways
Maintaining appropriate supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and antibacterial hand soap to encourage proper handwashing
Providing alternative and contactless payment capabilities for office copays, deductibles, prior balances, etc.

More information

For more information and to keep up-to-date with the latest developments, please refer to local and state health departments and the CDC's website.