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Coronavirus Update: What patients and families need to know

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

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Last Updated: March 30, 2020

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What to Do if Your Child May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus

If your child has a fever, cough or flu-like symptoms, or has been within 6 feet of someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, here's what you should do.

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At Children’s National Hospital, we have implemented strategies to limit the spread of coronavirus in our community. As a precaution to protect our patients, families and staff, we are following the recommendations from the CDC.

Take a look at how Children’s National experts weigh in on coronavirus in the media.

COVID-19 Family and Caregiver Policy

We are taking extra steps to protect our patients, families and staff, including updating our visitation policy. Only one parent/caregiver can accompany a child for an appointment and only one parent/caregiver can be at a child’s bedside at a time. The decision to restrict our visitation policy was difficult, and we thank you for helping us keep our patients, staff and community safe.

Read more about our policy

Coronavirus Testing

Children’s National is providing drive-up/walk up COVID-19 test collection only for pediatric patients who have a physician’s referral. If you think your child needs to be tested, please ask your child’s physician for a referral.

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FAQs and Information Hotline

For general questions about coronavirus, families can call 202-476-5169 to speak with staff from Children's National between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have questions about your child's personal healthcare needs, please contact your child's care team.

View our coronavirus FAQs

Donating Supplies

We have received a tremendous amount of support and interest from individuals and companies asking to donate critical supplies to our system. Learn how you can help.

Read about donations

Coronavirus Resources on Rise and Shine

Get answers to your kids' frequently asked questions, suggestions for how to discuss the virus and coronavirus-related school closings.

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Have a Telehealth Appointment Scheduled?

Review instructions for your child's appointment and remember to set up the Zoom program before the scheduled visit.

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