Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, Hubel Province China. It is being closely monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

COVID-19 is spread between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet) through coughing and sneezing. The virus also may be transmitted by touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands. There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19.

• Wash hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds
• Use alcohol-based sanitizers when soap and water are not available
• Use disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing, and dispose of them carefully and promptly
• If tissues are not available, direct your cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm/sleeve
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Clean and disinfect “high-touch” objects and surfaces
• Stay home when you are sick, and remain home until you have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
• Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms
• Maintain healthy habits that support your immune system