During the coronavirus pandemic, emergencies unrelated to COVID-19 still happen. Unfortunately, at the height of the pandemic, people with warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or other crisis were putting off going to the emergency room (ER) because they were afraid of catching COVID-19.<\/p>\n
That fear can cost lives. Fast treatment in an emergency often raises the odds of survival. That\u2019s why\u00a0no one should delay emergency care.<\/p>\n
Hospitals have taken steps to help keep COVID-19 from spreading. If you are experiencing an emergency,\u00a0please don\u2019t wait. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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