Altru has established a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Screening Hotline, 701-780-6358, that is now open 24/7. Patients are asked to call this number prior to visiting an Altru location if they meet the following guidelines:
- Experiencing symptoms, which includes fever or signs of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath
- And have had close-exposure to persons with confirmed COVID-19 in the past 14 days
- Or have traveled outside the country in the past 21 days
Altru is working with the North Dakota Department of Health and following CDC guidelines for screening those at risk for COVID-19. It is not currently recommended to test those who are not experiencing symptoms.
Patients with regularly scheduled appointments or needing care for other services and conditions should maintain their appointments and schedule as necessary. The establishment of this hotline as well as protocols being followed in our locations are meant to maintain safe care environments for Altru patients and visitors.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation in following these guidelines as we strive to keep our patients, staff and the community safe. Altru is prepared to care for all patients, including those who may be at risk for COVID-19. We have a team of experts across our system diligently working to stay on top of this developing situation and making adjustments to our operations as needed.
