Protective Measures

These are steps you can take proactively to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus:

• Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue or your arm.

• Wash your hands or use alcohol-based sanitizer often throughout the day.

• Get in the habit of NOT touching your face so often.

• Disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day. Don’t forget phones, light switches, door handles, and keyboards.

• Forgo the handshake for a wave or “elbow bump”.

• Eat healthy, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.

To prepare for a pandemic at home you should consider:

• Having plans to care for family members when schools, daycares, or senior centers are closed. It is encouraged to have a plan and a backup plan.

• Having enough non-perishable food at home so trips to the grocery store can be limited or avoided for at least 3 – 4 weeks.

• Cleaning your living area more often, including wiping down small electronics, door handles, and other items commonly touched by many people.