Coronavirus/COVID-19
(via CDC website – “How to Protect Yourself & Others”)
Know how it spreads
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Everyone Should:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
- Monitor Your Health Daily
More information from the CDC:
- How to Protect Yourself & Others: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- CDC COVID Data Tracker: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_totalcases
- Information on COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
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