University of Iowa Health Care has launched a new helpline to answer questions about influenza or 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for health care professionals as well as members of the community.
The helpline will address topics such as:
Steps to prevent illness
How to keep work, school, and communities safe
The latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Disease and the Iowa Department of Public Health
What UI Health Care is doing to address COVID-19
The helpline is not for urgent patient care needs. Anyone with signs or symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 are encouraged to call for a video visit with a UI Health Care provider.
The helpline will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Numbers to call are:
For general COVID-19 information and questions: 319-384-8819
For patients with COVID-19 and flu symptoms: 319-384-9010