Three main ways to slow the spread
- Wear a Mask
- Stay at least 6 feet apart
- Avoid crowds
MASKS
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
- Should wear a mask in public settings
- Continue to social distance
6 Feet Apart
- Maintain 6 feet distance away from others
- Avoid crowds
- Avoid poorly ventilated spaces
Wash your hands
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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.
- Wash hands before eating and preparing food
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands 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.
Clean and disinfect
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use soap and water prior to disinfection.
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Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
