COVID-19 information provided by the CDC
General precautions
Whether at home, in public venues or at work, each of us is exposed to a range of illnesses including colds and flu. If you’re feeling ill, stay home, and seek care if you have signs of serious illness such as:
Helpful articles:
The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 30 Days to Slow the Spread
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf
Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 if you are Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
10 Ways to Manage Respiratory Symptoms at Home
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/10Things.pdf
Whether at home, in public venues or at work, each of us is exposed to a range of illnesses including colds and flu. If you’re feeling ill, stay home, and seek care if you have signs of serious illness such as:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub (hand sanitizer) with at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover your cough with your upper sleeve or elbow to keep germs from spreading.
- Avoid sharing drinks, food, and/or cigarettes or vaping products.
- If you share a room or apartment with someone who is sick, try to stay at least 6 feet away to prevent exposure through coughing.
- Stay home if you’re sick and avoid contact with other people.
Helpful articles:
The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 30 Days to Slow the Spread
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf
Steps to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 if you are Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
10 Ways to Manage Respiratory Symptoms at Home
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/10Things.pdf