COVID-19 Information | Huron Regional Medical Center

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Call Ahead!
with COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, call your local healthcare provider before you visit and to schedule an appointment to be tested. (NOTE: COVID-19 testting is not performed at the hospital, unless you have a doctor's order for pre-op COVID-19 testing or are showing signs and symptoms. In that case, you will be registered as an ER patient.)

Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, including:

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

Visit the CDC COVID-19 Symptom Information page for more.

The Latest HRMC COVID-19 News

HRMC Relaxes Facemask Requirements (09/2022)
HRMC Relaxes Visitor Restrictions (04/2022)

Additional Resources

What is COVID-19?

It is a respiratory illness that first surfaced in late 2019. It can spread from person to person. Risk of infection is higher in people who are in close proximity to people with COVID-19 such as health care workers or household members.

Simple tips to stop the spread of COVID-19

Wash your hands often with soap and water
Cover your cough or sneeze
Keep your distance - at least 6 feet
Stay home when you are sick
Refrain from touching your face
Clean and disinfect often

What do I do if I get sick?

The symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from mild to severe respiratory illness. Follow the CDC guidelines if you are sick. About 80% of patients who have COVID-19 can be treated at home. The rate of patients who experience serious complications is only slightly higher than that of seasonal flu. Be sure to call your provider for a test.

What if I have additional questions?

All other COVID-19 inquiries should be directed to your primary care provider clinic.

Clinics are now accepting appointments
for all ages for your initial doses as well as booster shots
for all community members.

To schedule an appointment for a an initial COVID-19 vaccination or a booster dose, call the HRMC Physicians Clinic at 605-353-7660. Please bring your vaccination card to your appointment if you have one.

Already fully vaccinated?
Click below to find out additional information from the SD Dept. of Health regarding full vaccination.

What Fully Vaccinated People Need to Know | CDC Reccomendations

(*last updated 12/05/2022)

What if I need to get tested?
There are several options for testing. Community members can call their primary care provider to arrange a clinic visit to be tested. If you do not have a primary care provider you may contact Horizon Healthcare or Quick Care to arrange a clinic visit. Please be advised that there will be a clinic visit charge. It is important to call ahead in order to protect clinic staff and other patients from possible COVID-19 exposure. (NOTE: COVID-19 testting is not performed at the hospital, unless you have a doctor's order for pre-op COVID-19 testing or are showing signs and symptoms. In that case, you will be registered as an ER patient.)

You can also request an at-home COVID-19 test FREE of charge from the South Dakota Department of Health. Once you recieve the test, you will get results 24-48 hours after the sample arrives at the lab.

Based on the severity of your symptoms, your provider may ask you to stay home and isolate yourself. Please follow these recommendations from the CDC.

COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ

What if I'm pregnant?
People who are pregnant can still get the COVID-19 vaccine and is also safe for those who want to have a baby one day. For more visit the COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy information page.

When will I be able to get vaccinated?
All groups are now eligible to recieve the vaccine, ages 5 and older.

Will I need two doses?
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that are on the market require two doses to be effective, the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine requires one dose. Want to learn more about the differences in vaccines? Visit our Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines page.

Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?
No. None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently available use the live virus that causes COVID-19. However, an individual could experience symptoms, such as fever, after getting the vaccine as the body builds immunity. It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after vaccination. That means it is possible that a person could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or after vaccination and get sick as the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.

What are the side effects?
Typical side effects may include some soreness and/or redness at the injection site, low grade fever, headache, muscle pain, chills or nausea. .

Now that there is a vaccine available, do we still need to follow current guidelines?
Yes. The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands frequently. We must stay dilligent until there is enough vaccine available to the public. Continue to follow CDC Guidelines.