How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19

The following actions help prevent the spread of COVID-19, also as other coronaviruses and influenza:

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 within the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces a day . High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. A list of products suitable to be used against COVID-19 is out there here. This list has been pre-approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wash your hands often with soap and water.

What do i would like to know about washing my hands effectively?

Wash your hands often with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds, especially after getting to the bathroom; before eating; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; and after handling anything that's come from outside your home.

If soap and water aren't readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.

Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

The CDC's handwashing website has detailed instructions and a video about effective handwashing procedures.

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