McLeod Health offers free virtual COVID-19 screenings

By DEUCE NIVEN

tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com

     Presumptive positive cases of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina has prompted McLeod Health to offer free virtual screening through its McLeod Telehealth App.

     Anyone experiencing fever, sore throat, cough, or shortness of breath, can access a virtual screening with a trained medical professional, a news release from the Florence based healthcare system said.

     “This will allow our community to receive a screening for COVID-19 and the appropriate care without exposing themselves or others to further sickness,” the news release said. “This will help us to prevent the spread of infection.”

     To access McLeod Telehealth, visit McLeodTelehealth.org. Type in the code: COVID19 for Free Telehealth Screening.

     Access is also available at McLeodHealth.org, where directions on downloading the app to a Apple or Android device can be found.

     McLeod Health encourages the sharing of this information with family, friends, and neighbors, who may be experiencing symptoms.

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