How To Protect Yourself and Others: Know How It Spreads
How To Protect Yourself and Others: Know How It Spreads
How To Protect Yourself and Others: Know How It Spreads
Everone should
Clean your hands often
• 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.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at
least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until
they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
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CS 316291A 04/11/2020
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public,
for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
» Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone
who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to
remove the mask without assistance.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover
is not a substitute for social distancing.
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