COVID-19 INFORMATION

Person to Person occurs:

1. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
2.  Via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
3.  When these droplets land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or are inhaled into the lungs. 

It may be possible that a person can become infected with COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the new coronavirus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. 

1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper arm. 
4. Clean your hands. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. 
5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, phones, keyboards, sinks, etc. 
6. Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning. 

If you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness or breath, within 14 days after travel or contact with someone who has traveled abroad, (specifically China, Italy, South Korea, Japan, and Iran) you should call ahead to a healthcare provider and mention your recent travel or close contact. This will help your provider take steps to avoid the spread of potential germs. 

The vast majority of the reported cases of coronavirus have been mild; however, the elderly and adults with underlying diseases, such as, heart, lung, kidney diseases, diabetes, and conditions that suppress the immune system are at greatest risk. 

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