COVID-19 Precautions

Health experts continue to urge Americans to take precautions against spreading and contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) more seriously.

As of July 20, 2020, more than 3,784,900 people in the United States have been infected with the coronavirus and at least 140,300 have died, according to a New York Times (#NYT) database.

As COVID-19 infection numbers are surging throughout most of the United States, everyone, especially older adults over the age of 65 and others with pre-existing conditions, should take steps to protect themselves from getting and spreading COVID-19. In general, your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19 increases as you get older. In fact, 8 out of 10 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the United States have been among adults aged 65 years and older.

Since there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the best and most effective way to prevent contracting the illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. There are more than 160 vaccines being researched, developed and tested against the coronavirus, and 26 vaccines are in human trials. Four (4) potential vaccines are currently in large scale phase III efficacy trials according to the New York Times.

Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus. The virus spreads primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths, noses or eyes of people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

Recent studies have shown that #COVID-19 can spread by people who are asymptomatic (not showing symptoms). To arrest the community spread of COVID-19, you should:

Wear a cloth face mask to cover your mouth and nose in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household.
Keep 6 feet (2 meters) of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household. It’s important to remember that infected people without symptoms are able to spread virus.
Avoid touching your face, specifically your mouth, nose or eyes.
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.
Prioritize outdoor venues over indoor spaces if you must go out,
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
Monitor your health daily and be alert for COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, or loss of smell.

How well a community as a whole does all of that could dictate how bad things get during the current resurgence.

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