WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?
IN GENERAL, WHAT ARE SOME HEALTH AND HYGIENE
PRACTICES YOU SHOULD USE IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF GERMS?
PRACTICES YOU SHOULD USE IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF GERMS?
Early information
out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at
higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at
higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
·
Older adults
Older adults
·
People who have serious chronic medical conditions
like:
People who have serious chronic medical conditions
like:
o Heart disease
o Diabetes
o Lung disease
·
Fever
Fever
·
Cough
Cough
·
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath
TAKE STEPS TO
PROTECT YOURSELF
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. |
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AVOID CLOSE CONTACT
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WHAT
ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19?
Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have
included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever cough, and
difficulty breathing. Read the CDC's guide: COVID-19
Symptoms.
included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever cough, and
difficulty breathing. Read the CDC's guide: COVID-19
Symptoms.
IS
THERE A VACCINE?
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best
way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes
COVID-19.
way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes
COVID-19.
IS
THERE A TREATMENT?
There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People
with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.
with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.