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Know How it Spreads:

​·    There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

·    The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

·    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.

·    These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

 

Take steps to protect yourself:

​·    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:

·    Avoid close contact with people who are sick

·    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.

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Stay home if you’re sick:

·    Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.

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​Cover coughs and sneezes:

​·    Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

·    Throw used tissues in the trash.

·    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.

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​Wear a facemask if you are sick:

·    If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.

·    If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

 

​Clean and disinfect:

·    Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

·    If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

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