KIMBA Network NEWS (Monday, April 6, 2020)

LOCAL NEWS

Due to COVID-19, the Java Blend coffee shop, at 123 South Chestnut Street in downtown Kimball, has changed hours that will be open from 10am until 7pm Monday through Saturday.

The Kimball Health Services Clinic is open. Clinic hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and 7am to 3pm on Saturday. Telehealth Services are available. Anyone can Call (308) 235-1966 and a health provider will call you back.

If you feel you have COVID-19 symptoms, please call before coming in.

Our Kimball Health Services specialty clinics are temporarily suspended.

In an effort to “flatten the curve,” the Pine Bluffs Health Clinic is closed until further notice.

Kimball Health Services patients and staff are directed to the hospital west doors during regular business hours. After 5 pm, please come to the emergency room entrance.

Kimball residents are advised to monitor their symptoms and self quarantine if possible due to the prevalence of exposures; all residents are at high risk. For your safety, please follow these guidelines:

Monitor your symptoms: Check your temperature twice a day and monitor for sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, or diarrhea. If you experience symptoms, call your provider and self isolate, Practice strict social distancing and self quarantine, if possible.

All Panhandle residents need to follow strict social distancing and implement these protective measures.

Stay home as much as possible.

Keep at least 6 feet distance from any people you do not live with.

Avoid gathering in any group other than with the people we live with. If a group is necessary, limit it to 10 people and remember the 6 feet rule.
Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds each time.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough and throw the tissue away
Avoid touching your face, eyes, and mouth with unwashed hands.