What is my risk?

Your risk is low if you’ve been wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and have stayed away from people who have tested positive for COVID-19. Your risk could be higher if you’ve recently traveled or have been around large groups of people. Most people who get COVID-19 get better in a matter of days, often at home, according to health officials. COVID-19 can be more serious for older adults and people with existing health conditions such as asthma, COPD or other lung diseases, heart disease, poorly controlled diabetes, severe obesity, or a weakened immune system because of conditions such as HIV or common treatments for cancer.

What are the symptoms?

Call your Truli doctor if you experience a sudden loss of smell or taste, muscle aches, headaches, or mental fog or confusion. New evidence shows that these COVID-19 symptoms can appear before more common respiratory symptoms and often result in more severe outcomes. The more common symptoms include a mild to severe cough or difficulty breathing, or you may have a combination of at least two of the following: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, and sore throat. Call your doctor if you experience any of these so they can determine next best steps.

How is the virus spread?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus is mainly spread person-to-person, particularly when they are within six feet of each other. Primarily, this occurs when an infected person sneezes or coughs and their droplets land on a nearby person's mouth or nose or are inhaled into their lungs. It can also spread when a person touches a surface where the virus is, then touches his or her own mouth, nose or eyes.  for more information.

There’s a lot to consider as you and your employees adjust during this challenging time. For now, COVID-19 is here to stay. We understand the importance of creating a safe and effective work environment, plus the ongoing processes to support health and work safety. 

Visit the Florida Blue COVID-19 support page for employers for information to help you with next steps. Truli for Health is an affiliate of Florida Blue and these companies are Independent Licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.