The Coatesville VA Medical Center is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part of VA's consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities to adjust COVID-19 safety protocols locally as needed.

The three VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels – low (green), medium (yellow), and high (red) – align with CDC's Community Transmission levels, which are based on new COVID cases and percentage of positive tests.

"Our local Veterans trust us with their care and we want to keep them safe during the ups and downs of COVID-19 community spread," said Jeffrey A. Beiler II, Coatesville VAMC's Medical Center Director. "Instead of increasing or decreasing access to care, the safety protocols will be adjusted based on COVID-19 levels in the community."

Coatesville VAMC is currently at level high (red). Masks are required regardless of the level, but requirements for self-screening, visitation, and physical distancing vary from level to level. At our current level of high (red), the following are required:

1. Masks are required
2. Self-screening is required
3. Care team-approved visitors only
4. Physical distancing is required

The VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Level will be updated as needed on Mondays.

Please visit www.va.gov/coatesville-health-care or call 610-384-7711 for current protection levels before your next visit. If patients or visitors are heading to a VA facility in another county, they should check with that health facility to determine the facility's VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Level.

Visit www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/ for questions and answers regarding the VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels. For more information, please contact Lonnie R. Duran, Infection Preventionist, at lonnie.duran@va.gov or 610-384-7711, extension 3829.