Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions like heart/lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for developing more serious complications
- If you have to leave your home and don’t have a face mask, use a bandana or scarf to cover your nose and mouth
- This virus can live up to nine days on surfaces
- 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.
Clean your hands often!!!
- 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.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
- Fever
- cough
- shortness of breath
Seek medical attention with any of these emergency warning signs:
- trouble breathing
- persistent pain or pressure in the chestnew confusion or inability to arouse
- bluish lips or face
Stay hydrated (water)
Drink warm liquids (coffee, tea, herbal teas with honey and lemon, broth)
Foods high in Vitamin C and Zinc—citrus fruits, berries, meats, dairy, shellfish, nuts, seeds, potatoes, broccoli are just a few
It’s OK to go outside in your yard to get some sunlight and fresh air!!