Symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
*This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.
Watch for 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. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Or at least two of these symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
- Resources
- Helpful Links
- Training Courses
- Videos
- Sick with COVID-19
Many County facilities are now closed to in-person transactions. Citizens seeking assistance and services are encouraged to use these virtual and phone options to get help:
Find a Doctor
- Dayton Children’s
https://www.childrensdayton.org/doctors - Kettering Health Network
https://www.ketteringhealth.org/findaphysician/ - Premier Health
https://www.premierhealth.com/find-a-doctor - Web MD
https://doctor.webmd.com/ - LGBTQ Culturally Competent Providers
- Dayton Children’s
Unemployment
- Unemployment Benefits:
unemployment.ohio.gov or 1-877-644-6562 (TTY service: 1-614-387-8408) - Job Seekers: (937) 225-JOBS (5627)
- Unemployment Benefits:
Medicaid, Food Assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance
- Ohio Benefits
www.ssp.benefits.ohio.gov or 937-225-4148. - Medicaid only: 1-844-640-6446.
- Ohio Benefits
Utilities
- Water and Sewer Bills/Customer Service:
www.mcohio.org/water or 937 781-2688 - Solid Waste and Recycling Services: Due to the stay-at-home order issued by Governor Mike DeWine, we ask that citizens only visit the Montgomery County Transfer & Recycling Facility if their trip is absolutely essential to protect our employees. Please use your best judgment to assist us in minimizing the traffic at our facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note, tours of the Environmental Learning Center are also temporarily suspended until further notice. Visit www.mcswd.org for more details.
- Water and Sewer Bills/Customer Service:
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Child Services
- Report Child Abuse or Neglect:
937-224-KIDS (5437) - Child Support
jfs.ohio.gov or 937-225-4600 (10 AM - 4 PM, M-F). Child Support payments can be made at oh.smartchildsupport.com.
- Report Child Abuse or Neglect:
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Vital Statistics
- Birth/Death Records:
www.vitalchek.com or 937-496-3117 - Electronic Death Certification
Ohio physicians have the ability to electronically complete and sign/certify the cause of death for Ohio records in our Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The funeral home electronically creates a death record, enters the personal demographic information, and selects a physician for the medical portion. At that point the physician may log in to EDRS from any location and electronically enter the same information previously handwritten on the paper certificate and then electronically sign/certify the record. Physicians can also provide a notification email address to receive alerts that they have a death record awaiting their signature.
pdf Electronic Death Certification Information (582 KB)
pdf E-Physician User Support Document (230 KB)
pdf E-Physician Clerk User Support Document (211 KB)
- Birth/Death Records:
Mental Health
- Miami Valley Warmline
937-528-7777 Providing Comfort to the Community
OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY 11 AM – 7 PM
Miami Valley Warmline
- Miami Valley Warmline
- Dayton Chamber https://daytonchamber.org/coronavirus-resource-guide-for-businesses/
- Free App to Support People in Recovery During COVID-19 Outbreak - Connections App
- Disinfectants to use Against COVID-19
- Latest Travel Warnings
- Coronavirus Q & A from the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- For more information about the current outbreak in China, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html
- The Ohio Department of Health: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/media-center/feature-stories/2019-Novel-Coronavirus
- For more information about Coronaviruses https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html
- For travel health information: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/pneumonia-china
- Disability and Health Emergency Preparedness Tools and Resources
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Online course
- Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
- Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control
- WHO Critical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Training
Ask The Local Experts
Ask The Local Experts - Dr Gary LeRoy 1-15-21
Ask The Local Experts - Dr Adam Mezoff, Chief Medical Officer, Dayton Children's Hospital 12-30-20
Ask The Experts - Timothy Crawford WSU 12-24 -20
Ask The Experts University of Dayton 12-22 -20
Knockout COVID-19 Montgomery County
How is the new coronavirus affecting people who get it?
Why is it recommended to avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough?
Can masks protect against the new coronavirus infection?
What can people do to protect themselves and others from getting the new coronavirus?
What do you know about the novel Coronavirus that is causing a health emergency?
What is a coronavirus? Where do they come from? How can I protect myself? Watch this Q&A from the World Health Organization for the answers.
OhioMHAS Coronavirus Mental Health and Safety Tips
COVID-19 FAQs
What You Need To Know About Handwashing
Flatten The Curve
Making your own cloth face mask
No Sew T-Shirt Mask
All about Coronavirus: A Video for Kids and Their Families
COVID-19 ASL
ASL Video Series: Answers to Questions from Children about COVID-19
ASL Video Series: Answers to Questions from Children about COVID-19
ASL Video Series: Tips to Keep Children Healthy While School is Out
ASL Video Series: Use the Coronavirus Self Checker to Help Decide When to Call a Doctor
ASL Video Series: When to Get Medical Care for COVID-19
ASL Video Series: Social Distancing