Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What You Need to Know

Who should seek medical evaluation for Coronavirus COVID-19?

• People who have symptoms of COVID-19.
• People who have had close contact (within six feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.​​
• People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, localexternal icon or state health department.

What you can do to prevent infection

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after you blow your nose.
• Help young children do the same. If hands are visibly dirty, use soap and water to clean them.
• If soap and water are not readily available, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer (if soap and water are not readily available).
• Take care of your immune system. Get plenty of rest and fluids, eat fruits and vegetables, do not smoke, take steps to reduce stress, and exercise regularly.

How can you prepare

• Prevent the spread of illness within the home by practicing good home care.
• Evaluate travel plans carefully to determine risk.
• Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of six feet from people when out in public settings.
• Check in with family members who may be at increased risk and be sure they have a plan to stay healthy.
• Develop plans for alternative childcare in case of school closures.
• Pay attention to what is happening in our community so you can take appropriate action if needed.