COVID-19 Information from the CDC
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Caring for Newborns
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html
Know Your Travel Risk
If you are not up to date on your COVID 19 vaccines
Domestic travel
Get tested 1-3 days before travel
Get tested 3-5 days after travel and stay at home (quarantine for 5 days)
Self-monitor for symptoms
Wear a mask and take other precautions during travel
International travel
Get tested 1-3 days before traveling
Self-monitor for symptoms
Wear a mask and take other precautions recommended or required by your destination during travel
Get tested 3-5 days upon return to the US
Recent recovery from COVID 19 (within 90 days) before flying to the US from a foreign country
Non-citizens and immigrants who are not fully vaccinated are required to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival
Visitors to the US who are 18 years or older are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 before flying from a foreign country
If you are fully vaccinated
Domestic travel
Monitor for symptoms
Wear masks and other precautions during your trip
International travel
Monitor for symptoms
Wear masks and take other precautions
Get tested 3-5 days after travel
For further information visit the CDC website for travelers or the Virginia Department of health COVID 19 hotline at 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343)
Tepeyac OB/GYN COVID-19 Information
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tepeyac OB/GYN is limiting patients to only one accompanying person in the office, with the exception of a translator. We also ask you to make other arrangements for your children. If this is a hardship for you, please call the office in advance so we can work with you to find a suitable alternative plan.
If you or a family member…
- Is sick, has a fever, cough or shortness of breath
- Has traveled in the last 14 days by plane, train or cruise
- Has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19
Please follow these guidelines:
- *Pregnant patients or those with an urgent gynecology problem (who have been exposed):
- Call our triage nurse at 703-273-9440, option “6” PRIOR to coming to the office for screening and advice.
- *Routine gynecology patients (who have been exposed):
- Please reschedule your appointment and call your primary care provider for medical advice, testing, and treatment.
- We also recommend patients over 60, those with chronic medical conditions, or those who are immune-compromised, reschedule routine gynecology appointments at this time.