COVID-19 Information

November 22nd, 2021

“People age 18 years and older who received Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may get a booster.”

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
This information was pulled from the CDC website To learn more about booster shots, click here.

May 27th, 2021

Times are changing, and society is beginning the transition towards normalcy from the constantly-masked pandemic lifestyle. Though vaccinated folks have more freedom from being masked, NYS law states that masks are still mandatory in Healthcare Settings. HVMPT will be following these guidelines until further notice. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to see those lovely smiles soon!

COVID-19 Virus Information

HVMPT takes the health and safety of our patients, staff and community very seriously. As you know, there are confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ulster county and it is important to understand what measures are in place to protect our patients and community. The virus is spread mainly from prolonged person-to-person exposure between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, and through respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing or sneezing. To help protect yourself, the CDC recommends to avoid contact with sick individuals, avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you’re sick, cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard, clean frequently touched objects, and wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory for vaccinated folks in most settings, but NYS Law states that masks must be worn by all in Pre-K to 12 Schools, Public Transit, Homeless Shelters, Correctional Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Healthcare Settings until more New Yorkers are fully vaccinated. Our team here at HVMPT will continue doing our part to keep the community safe and we encourage our valued patients to do the same!

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of coronavirus include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing; however, COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness. The overall risk of serious illness from COVID-19 is low. Most patients who are infected will experience mild upper respiratory symptoms including fever and cough. Those at greatest risk for serious complications are the elderly and those with existing chronic medical conditions such as COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Children who have been infected seem to experience mild upper respiratory illness or no illness at all. It’s important to talk to your children about good hygiene and make sure they are washing their hands frequently while out in public.

Best Quality Healthcare From Home

We continue to offer remote therapy via video chat, or “Telehealth visits,” for patients who are uncomfortable in public settings and in need of physical therapy. These sessions are designed to help you heal from home. E-visits are “Non face-to-face patient-initiated digital communications that require a clinical decision that otherwise typically would have been provided in the office” (CMS). Contact us to set up a Telehealth visit.

RESOURCES

This pandemic is financially and emotionally tough. At HVMPT, we want you to know that we are here for you, and we support you. Below are resources we have compiled to get you through this trying time. If you need further information or to access help, browse these websites and numbers:

We are offering updates about the office on Facebook and our Instagram, @hudsonvalleymanualpt. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions and concerns over these platforms. Stay safe, wear a mask when unable to stay further than six feet, and continue to educate yourself and others!

The Staff at Hudson Valley Manual Physical Therapy