The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is listing on its website the best measures the public can take to reduce the risk of getting the coronavirus.

They include:

-  Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

-  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

-  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 using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

-  Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

According to the CDC, people who are not sick are not recommended to wear a facemask “to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.”

The CDC recommends that people who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their health care provider immediately.

More Resources:
CDC: Coronavirus – What you should know
CDC’s Handwashing website 
CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings 
CDC: COVID-19 cases in the US 
CDC: Coronavirus information for travelers