In an effort to keep our community safe and informed regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Door County Medical Center has collaborated with leaders from Door County Public Health to develop an online information center.
While COVID-19 is a new disease, it is spread the same way as many seasonal viruses, including influenza. Influenza and influenza-like illness are currently at a high level in our area. To avoid the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 and other viruses, we recommend adhering to the following guidelines:
- Wear a mask in public or when around people from outside your household
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer. Look for one that is 60% or higher alcohol-based.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue (make sure to throw it away after each use!) or to cough and sneeze into your arm or elbow, not your hands. Teach kids to do the same.
- Clean and disinfect your home and workspace as usual using regular household disinfectants, paying special attention to frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, countertops, etc.).
If You Are Experiencing Flu-Like Symptoms
Individuals with underlying illness or immunocompromised status are at greatest risk, but anyone can be tested who is experiencing one or more of these symptoms: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea, an alteration in taste or smell, or any respiratory illness/viral illness symptoms. You can also call our hotline Monday-Friday between 8am-4:30pm at 920.746.3700. Individuals experiencing shortness of breath should go directly to our Emergency Department which is open 24/7.
Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines
Instructions if you test Positive for COVID-19 (Need to Isolate)
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status:
- Stay home for 5 days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.
If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 (Need to Isolate)
If you have been:
- Boosted, OR
- Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months, OR
- Completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5, if possible.
- If you develop symptoms, get re-tested and stay home.
If you:
- Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months and are not boosted, OR
- Completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted, OR
- Are unvaccinated
- Stay home for 5 days. After that, continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you cannot quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- Test on day 5 if possible
If you develop symptoms get a test and stay home
Download Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines ( PDF)
View Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines on CDC website
COVID-19 in Door & Kewaunee Counties
DCMC has a robust infection control process and team, and stands ready to treat members of our community with COVID-19.
DCMC will continue to work with federal, state, and county health agencies to ensure an appropriate coordinated response that meets the needs of the patients we serve and protects the safety of all patients, staff, and community members. All DCMC clinicians and staff members are trained in infection control processes and will continuously work to ensure a safe patient care environment.
For more specific information on COVID-19, factual and informative websites recommended are: