03/19/2020
Know How COVID-19 Spreads
1> There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
2> The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
3> The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
a> Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
b> Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
4> These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Guide lines to protect yourself from COVID-19
1> Clean your hands often
a> 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.
b> 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.
c> Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
2> Avoid close contact
a> Avoid close contact with people who are sick
b> 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.
3> Take steps to protect others
a> Stay home if you’re sick, except to get medical care.
4> Cover coughs and sneezes
a> Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
b> Throw used tissues in the trash.
c> Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
5> Clean and disinfect
a> Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
b> If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
