For questions or concerns about COVID-19 in Erie County, contact ecdhinfo@eriecountypa.gov or 814-451-6705
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It causes symptoms that can make you feel like you have a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. Some people who get COVID-19 become every ill.
Symptoms include
- Fever or Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue or Weakness
- Muscle or Body aches
- Headache
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore Throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Latest Updates and Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccination and Boosters
The benefit of vaccination and boosters is that it helps the body prevent severe illness and lessens the likelihood of needing hospitalization.
Testing
Community members, vaccinated or unvaccinated, are advised to get tested for COVID-19 if they have been exposed to anyone who has COVID-19 even if they do not develop symptoms or if they have symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, vomiting or diarrhea, or loss of taste or smell. Testing results can help determine appropriate care and treatment if needed.
Test Kits
For updates on test kits, visit covid.gov/tests
- For questions or guidance on how to use test kits, call 814-451-6700.
Preventing the spread of COVID-19
What to do if you might have flu, COVID-19 or RSV
For questions or additional guidance, call 814-451-6700.
Guidance on Masks
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Fact Sheets and Information Resources
- Public Health Terminology – COVID-19
- Rumor Control from FEMA – COVID-19
- Communication Card for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- American Sign Language (ASL) video series on COVID-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Translated and Non-English COVID-19 Resources
