COVID-19

Protecting Yourself, Prevention and Treatment

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 or sneezes.

Symptoms range from mild to serious and include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. If you are experiencing a fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, contact a healthcare professional to determine whether testing or treatment is needed.

Here are some tips from the CDC to reduce your chances of becoming ill:

• Wash your hands frequently to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including the Coronavirus.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
• If you are experiencing a fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, contact a healthcare professional to determine whether testing or treatment is needed.

More details on preventing COVID-19 are available at the CDC.