How can I protect myself and my family?

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• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• 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 with any disposable wipes.

• If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections, monitor your health and follow the instructions of public health officials

 

 

Do I need to wear a mask or cancel my social activities?

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At this time, there is no recommendation to wear masks or cancel your activities. If you have a fever or cough, stay home. If you are sick and must go out, you can use a face mask to prevent spreading germs to others. Face masks are NOT a substitute for washing your hand

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What can I do to prepare?

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You can prepare for the possible disruption caused by an outbreak by doing the following:

1. Make sure you have a supply of all essential medications for your family.

2. Make a child-care plan if you or a care giver are sick.

3. Get your flu shot.

4. Make arrangements about how your family will manage a school closure.

5. Make a plan for how you can care for a sick family member without getting sick yourself.

6. Get up to date info at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html.