The numbers of positive cases for COVID-19 are increasingly high in the state of California, and therefore in the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors<\/strong>. But. . , what can i do if i have symptoms of the virus and no health insurance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the San Mateo County Health Department, if no health insurance is available, the potential carrier of the virus can contact the Health Coverage Unit (HCU) at 650-616-2020 or info-hcu@smcgov.org for assistance with screening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, through these contacts, registration assistance can be provided to public health insurance programs such as Medi-Cal, Covered California and ACE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To use the HCU hotline, you must leave a message with the name of the potential carrier as well as their contact information, then a community health advocate will return the call within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application can also be made online through the www.coveredca.com<\/a>The department was highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, he said that if you need to speak to a nurse urgently, you can dial Health Plan of San Mateo at 1-833-846-8773<\/strong>24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That way, a nurse will ask about your symptoms and let you know if emergency care is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those Medi-Cal patients who do not have a health plan, they can call Medi-Nurse at 1-877-409-9052<\/strong>The COVID-19 team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer any concerns regarding COVID-19 and medical issues in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, if you have general health concerns, you can call the New Patient Contact Center, regardless of health insurance status, at 650-372-3200<\/strong>From 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, or through the www.smchealth.org\/smmc-new-patients<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to maintain general guidelines to avoid spreading the virus, such as frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after being in a public space, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should keep at least 6 feet away from other people. Wear a mask or cloth face shield when you go out in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When in private places without a mask, always cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n