The following can help prevent the spread of coronaviruses and protect yourself from becoming infected.
• 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.
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• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
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• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when in a public setting and when around people who don’t live in your household.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.