Social distancing The virus spreads person-to-person. The CDC estimates that 6 feet is a safe distance from someone who may be infected.
Wash your hands This is still commonly considered as some of the easiest armor against the virus. Clean your hand with handwash. Hand sanitizer made of at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable alternative to soap and water.
Try not to contact your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces Diluted household bleach solutions and solutions with 70% alcohol are ideal for disinfecting surfaces.
Responding to public health crises can have a detrimental effect on mental health The CDC recommends limiting consumption of media coverage about the disease and focusing on self-care activities at home.
How to protect others
Stay home if you are sick Unless medical care is needed, the safest way to protect others is to stay home.
Cover coughs and sneezes Hack and sniffle into your elbow, to forestall any particles moving to someone else through touch.
Wash your hands Use warm, soapy water, and wash for at least 20 seconds.
Wear cloth face coverings in public settings Especially in places like grocery stores and other communal areas where it is hard to maintain social distancing. Recent studies have shown that coronavirus patients can be asymptomatic (lack any symptoms of the disease), so face coverings are important.
Use non contact methods of greeting, rather than handshaking to prevent spread of virus
Tips for stay at home
Increase the ventilation in your home or place of work by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning
Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, and handrails regularly
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms may not appear for up to two weeks. If you feel you may have been exposed, please exercise caution when considering leaving home.
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Who is most at risk?
Older Adults
People with underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease)
Who should be tested?
Most people will have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care and may not need to be tested.
CDC has guidance for who should be tested, but decisions about testing are made by state and local health departments or healthcare providers.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first.
You can also visit your state or local health department’s website to look for the latest local information on testing.
