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Eagle Mountain city released the following statement on their Facebook page about the Corona Virus:
In response to the state’s recommendations issued today for preventing the spread of COVID-19, Eagle Mountain City is making the following adjustments:This announcement comes on the shirttails of announcements made by the Utah State government, as well as local Churches. Medical providers are also giving advice to people in the area. Premier Family Medical, one of the medical providers located in Eagle Mountain recently sent out an email to its patients.Eagle Mountain City will continue to monitor developments and stay in communication with public health officials. Additional adjustments may be necessary and will be communicated to residents at that point. We have created a page for COVID-19 on our website where we will share official information – www.eaglemountaincity.com/covid-19-updates. We will also distribute updates via city communication channels, including our Facebook page, Twitter, and email/text notifications. We appreciate all the efforts being made to take precautions and follow recommendations.
- The Eagle Mountain Public Library will close starting Saturday, March 14 until further notice.
- Eagle Mountain Senior Citizens will cancel all activities effective immediately, including their meal service program, until further notice.
- The remainder of the Jr. Jazz season is canceled.
- The Miss Eagle Mountain Pageant scheduled for March 14 will be postponed and has been tentatively rescheduled for May 23.
- All Eagle Mountain City services will continue operating at full capacity; however, the city is following recommendations to hold some meetings remotely and allow employees to work remotely where possible. Decisions about other community events will be made as dates get closer. We encourage residents to conduct as much business online as possible, including enrolling in our online bill pay system, Xpress Bill Pay at www.Xpressbillpay.com.
These guidelines fall in line with what Intermountain Health Care is also notifying their patients. Here is some advice that they give about protecting your family.At Premier Family Medical, the health and well-being of our patients, employees and communities is a top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive as the situation evolves. During this time of heightened concern, we will be seeing our patients, who have any of the following symptoms via a virtual office visit: fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion, chills & sweats. We encourage any other patients to consider using our new video visits to receive quality medical care from the comfort of your own home! Simply call into your provider’s office and let the receptionist know you would like to speak to your doctor safely and securely through a video visit. There will be a $60 deposit for this and your insurance will be billed. https://premierfamily.net/locations/ This also allows our well patients to be seen in our offices without the threat of being exposed to Coronavirus. For our Urgent Care patients, we would encourage you to call in before coming into the office because most Urgent Care visits will be done via a virtual office visit. If you haven’t already set up your patient portal account, we encourage you to do that as well, where you can message your providers and staff through a safe and secure connection. https://portal.premierfamily.net/ We will continue to monitor this quickly evolving situation and will provide updates as needed. If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and need our support, please know we are always there to help during times of need. Premier Family Medical – Eagle Mountain Clinic 3943 Pony Express Pkwy Suite 120 Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
At Premier Family Medical, the health and well-being of our patients, employees and communities is a top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive as the situation evolves.
During this time of heightened concern, we will be seeing our patients, who have any of the following symptoms via a virtual office visit: fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion, chills & sweats. We encourage any other patients to consider using our new video visits to receive quality medical care from the comfort of your own home! Simply call into your provider’s office and let the receptionist know you would like to speak to your doctor safely and securely through a video visit. There will be a $60 deposit for this and your insurance will be billed. 
This is the advice that IHC gives if you think you have the virus.
They have set up a Corona Virus website for more details and information: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/covid19-coronavirus/What to do if you suspect you have COVID-19
If you or a loved one are experiencing the symptoms listed above, it is important to give advanced notice before you visit any healthcare facility. When and how you should access care: Mild symptoms, stay home Please stay home, self-isolate, and follow prevention measures to avoid infecting others. Worsening symptoms, call firstBefore you go to a facility call your provider or use the following 24/7 option: Intermountain Health Answers A free conversation with an Intermountain nurse who can help answer questions and provide guidance. Call: 844-442-5224 Severe symptoms, dial 9-1-1 If you’re experiencing life-threatening, severe symptoms, dial 9-1-1.
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