3 Ways To Protect Yourself from COVID-19?

Together we can minimize the impact the coronavirus has on our communities and our economy. Prevention is the best cure.

People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.

• Avoid close contact with people especially those who are sick. Wear a mask in public places.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

(Information source CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf)