Coronavirus and Staying Healthy

Coronavirus and Staying Healthy Sed Steps to Prevent Illness, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19 from Centers from Disease Control and Prevention. LEARN MORE Watch for SYMPTOMS Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.* FEVER COUGH   SHORTNESS OF BREATH TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF 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. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick and put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT OTHERS Stay home if you’re sick Cover coughs and sneezes Wear a facemask if you are sick Clean and disinfect LEARN MORE → What You Need To Know About Handwashing! LEARN MORE →