Prevention
Identifying Coronavirus Symptoms
The virus typically causes mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, and those affected exhibit cold-like symptoms. Some cases of coronavirus can be more severe, and individuals experience more serious lower respiratory tract illnesses like bronchitis and pneumonia.
Seek medical advice if you:
- Develop Symptoms
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- Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Stop the Spread of Germs
Individuals should take the following precautions to avoid person-to-person spreading:
Break the Chain of Infection by breaking any of these links:
For more information:
CDC, Prevention & Treatment: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
CDC, Handwashing: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
Social Distancing
We've been asked to practice Social Distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but what is Social Distancing, and will it work?
Read the latest guidance from CDC and Johns Hopkins about Social Distancing.
https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/13/what-is-social-distancing/
Resources are provided as information only and should not be construed as medical or legal advice.