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\n\n\n\n- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).<\/li>\n
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.\n
\n- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).<\/li>\n
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/h2>\nTake steps to protect yourself<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nClean your hands often<\/h3>\n\n- Wash your hands<\/strong> <\/span>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.<\/li>\n
- If soap and water are not readily available, <\/span>use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol<\/strong>. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching<\/strong> <\/span>your eyes, nose, and mouth<\/strong> <\/span>with unwashed hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nAvoid close contact<\/h3>\n\n- Avoid close contact<\/strong> <\/span>with people who are sick<\/li>\n
- Put <\/span>distance between yourself and other<\/strong> <\/span>people<\/strong> <\/span>if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for <\/span>people who are at higher risk of getting very sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Take steps to protect others<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nStay home if you\u2019re sick<\/h3>\n\n- Stay home<\/strong> <\/span>if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn <\/span>what to do if you are sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nCover coughs and sneezes<\/h3>\n\n- Cover your mouth and nose<\/strong> <\/span>with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.<\/li>\n
- Throw used tissues<\/strong> <\/span>in the trash.<\/li>\n
- Immediately <\/span>wash your hands<\/strong> <\/span>with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n<\/h3>\nWear a facemask if you are sick<\/h3>\n\n- If you are sick:<\/strong> <\/span>You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider\u2019s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. <\/span>Learn what to do if you are sick.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- If you are NOT sick: <\/span><\/strong>You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).<\/li>\n
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.\n
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- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).<\/li>\n
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Take steps to protect yourself<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nClean your hands often<\/h3>\n
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- Wash your hands<\/strong> <\/span>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.<\/li>\n
- If soap and water are not readily available, <\/span>use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol<\/strong>. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.<\/li>\n
- Avoid touching<\/strong> <\/span>your eyes, nose, and mouth<\/strong> <\/span>with unwashed hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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- Avoid close contact<\/strong> <\/span>with people who are sick<\/li>\n
- Put <\/span>distance between yourself and other<\/strong> <\/span>people<\/strong> <\/span>if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for <\/span>people who are at higher risk of getting very sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nTake steps to protect others<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\nStay home if you\u2019re sick<\/h3>\n
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- Stay home<\/strong> <\/span>if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn <\/span>what to do if you are sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cover coughs and sneezes<\/h3>\n
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- Cover your mouth and nose<\/strong> <\/span>with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.<\/li>\n
- Throw used tissues<\/strong> <\/span>in the trash.<\/li>\n
- Immediately <\/span>wash your hands<\/strong> <\/span>with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wear a facemask if you are sick<\/h3>\n
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- If you are sick:<\/strong> <\/span>You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider\u2019s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. <\/span>Learn what to do if you are sick.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- If you are NOT sick: <\/span><\/strong>You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
- Throw used tissues<\/strong> <\/span>in the trash.<\/li>\n
- Cover your mouth and nose<\/strong> <\/span>with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.<\/li>\n
- Put <\/span>distance between yourself and other<\/strong> <\/span>people<\/strong> <\/span>if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for <\/span>people who are at higher risk of getting very sick<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
- If soap and water are not readily available, <\/span>use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol<\/strong>. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.<\/li>\n
- Wash your hands<\/strong> <\/span>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.<\/li>\n
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.\n
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