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Preventing Corona Virus
Not unlike flu season, the corona virus will undoubtedly spread across the country in short order.
- As you are all aware, viruses often get spread prior to any symptoms showing up.
- This means that none of us really know when we have been exposed to a virus until we have symptoms.
- Not everybody who gets exposed to a virus will get symptoms.
- Someone can pass a virus on without ever exhibiting symptoms themselves.
So, here is a reminder of precautions that we can each take and encourage kids to take in order to minimize risk. From Oregon Health Authority:
- Stay home while you are sick.
- Never visit a hospital or long-term care facility if you have a fever or cough illness.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched.
- Take care of your health overall. Staying current on your vaccinations, including flu vaccine, eating well and exercising all help your body stay resilient.
- Consult CDC’s travel website for any travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the US.
Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms. If you are feeling sick with mild symptoms and do not need to seek medical care, stay home while you recover.