10/03/2020
How Can I Protect Myself From Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
As with other viruses, the best ways to protect yourself and your family are:
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Wash your hands well and often. Wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Teach your kids to do the same.
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth, especially if you haven't washed your hands.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that people touch a lot.
Antibiotics can't treat viruses so they won't help with the coronavirus. Medicines for the flu don't work either because the coronavirus is different from the flu virus.
Experts around the world are studying and tracking the coronavirus (COVID-19). Countries like the United States are taking steps to prevent it from spreading. This means identifying people who have the virus and anyone they come into contact with.
Where Can I Learn More About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for up-to-date, reliable information on COVID-19.