COVID-19
What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself and others
What you should know about COVID-19
to protect yourself and others
Know about COVID-19
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused
by a virus that can spread from person
to person.
• The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new
coronavirus that has spread throughout
the world.
• COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild
(or no symptoms) to severe illness.
Know how COVID-19 is spread • You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person. • You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. • You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 • There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. • Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others. • Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth in public settings. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
Practice Social Distancing • Buy groceries and medicine,
go to the doctor, and
complete banking activities
online when possible.
• If you must go in person,
stay at least 6 feet away from
others and disinfect items you
must touch.
• Get deliveries and takeout,
and limit in-person contact as
much as possible.
Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 if you are sick • Stay home if you are sick,
except to get medical care.
• Avoid public transportation,
ride-sharing, or taxis.
• Separate yourself from other
people and pets in your home.
• There is no specific treatment
for COVID-19, but you can seek
medical care to help relieve
your symptoms.
• If you need medical attention,
call ahead.
Know your risk for severe illness • Everyone is at risk of
getting COVID-19.
• Older adults and people of
any age who have serious
underlying medical conditions
may be at higher risk for more
severe illness.
Link to this source: cdc.gov/coronavirus
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
