Slowing the Spread: Prevention and Symptons
Prevention
Health officials recommend taking the following precautions for COVID-19, most are the same as you would for avoiding colds and the flu:- Wear a face covering while in public and when you are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance.
- 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.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Social Distance (6 feet)from others outside your household.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily, like phones, tables, doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Symptoms
The CDC believes that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2–14 days after being exposed to the virus:- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you don't have a doctor or health care provider, or are uninsured, contact a federally qualified Community Health Center.
If you are planning a trip overseas, keep an eye on the news and check the CDC's Information for Travelers.