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Steps to Safeguard Yourself from Coronavirus

  • 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. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Hand sanitizer made of at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable alternative to soap and water.
  • Avoid touching 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.
  • 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
    • Cough and sneeze into your elbow, to prevent any particles transferring to another person 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
  • 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
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
  • Older Adults
  • People with underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease)
  • 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.

Few steps you can take to protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • Every 20 seconds Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
  • Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren’t available.
  • Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Wear a well-fitting mask in crowded or enclosed spaces, particularly where social distancing isn’t possible.
  • Keep at least 6 feet (2 meters) from people who don’t live in your household.
  • Avoid large gatherings or poorly ventilated spaces.
  • Get vaccinated and stay up to date with booster doses as recommended by your health authority.
  • Be alert to COVID-19 symptoms like fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell.
  • If you feel unwell, isolate yourself and seek medical advice.
  • Use EPA-approved disinfectants for coronavirus.
  • Increase airflow in indoor spaces by opening windows or using air purifiers.
  • Avoid spending long periods in poorly ventilated areas.
  • Steer clear of individuals who show signs of illness.
  • If someone in your household is sick, take extra precautions like wearing masks indoors and sanitizing shared surfaces.
  • Follow updates and guidelines from trusted health authorities like the World Health Organization (WHO) or your local Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).