​​COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS
(thank you to Shippensburg University for this information)

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The first and most important measure you can take is to wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face. These simple measures can drastically reduce the risk of catching viruses such as the flu and COVID-19.

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Handwashing should be with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or with a hand sanitizer. Another preventative is to get the flu shot, as having the flu and COVID-19 at the same time would be worse than the flu alone. The flu shot can be obtained at your doctor’s office or a pharmacy.

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• 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 in the trash.
   

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
   

• Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
   

  • The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
     

  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to  others.
     

  • The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
     

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
   

  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

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