Mercy Health opens coronavirus hotline

Mercy Health - Springfield has acquired a new medical practice. BILL LACKEY/STAFF (This is a file photo that's being re-entered into the system)

Mercy Health - Springfield has acquired a new medical practice. BILL LACKEY/STAFF (This is a file photo that's being re-entered into the system)

Mercy Health has opened a 24/7 COVID-19 hotline to answer questions about the coronavirus.

The hotline number is 888-700-9011.

Residents should call the hotline if they have coronavirus-related questions or need guidance in the next steps they should take if they are showing possible symptoms or may have had an exposure to someone diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19.

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This hotline is for non-emergency calls. For emergencies, residents are encouraged to call 911.

Currently, Clark County has one testing site for coronavirus, which is located in the emergency department of Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center.

For more information visit www.mercy.com.

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