We are sharing pertinent information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the hopes to promote understanding and vigilance with our members. We are not health care providers; we cannot provide healthcare guidance but we are disseminating information from the CDC regarding how to best protect ourselves from spreading this virus any further.
We are sharing below, some resources and latest updates about COVID-19:
The CDC website states the following information to the prevention of COVID-19:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases including:
- 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 CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wearing 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. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.
If you elect to go into self-quarantine or self-isolation, please follow the advice and guidance of your healthcare provider and the CDC.
For a comprehensive list of recommendations and for further information, updates, and guidance, you are directed to contact the CDC at:
- www.cdc.gov • Ph. 1-800-232-4636
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
What you should know:
- Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
- How COVID-19 Spreads
- Symptoms
- Prevention & Treatment
- Testing
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
- Stigma Related to COVID-19
- What You Need to Know
- What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
- Facts about COVID-19
- Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
- Communication Resources
Situation Updates:
- Situation Summary
- Cases in the U.S.
- Global Locations with COVID-19
- Risk Assessment
- CDC in Action: Preparing Communities
Information for Businesses:
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Information for Communities, Schools, and Businesses
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations – Community Facilities
- Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
- OHSA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19
- Get Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
- Risk Management for COVID-19
- Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
Information for Healthcare Providers, First Responders, and Research Facilities:
- Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
- Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with COVID-19 or Persons Under Investigation in Healthcare Settings
- Information for Laboratories
- Resources for First Responders
- Guidance for Nursing Homes
- Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals
- FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge
- What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know
- Guidance for Homeless Shelters
- Guidance for Hemodialysis Facilities
- Information on COVID-19 and Current Emergencies
- Guidance for Hospice Agencies
- Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Requirements and Implications Related to COVID-19
- FAQs for State Survey Agency and Accrediting Organizations
- Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
Information for Families and Households:
- Information on COVID-19 for Pregnant Women and Children
- Interim Guidance for Household Readiness
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for U.S. Households
- Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities
- FAQ: COVID-19 and Children
- Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
Information for Community Events and Gatherings:
- Interim Guidance for Mass Gatherings and Large Community Events
- Interim Guidance for Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
- Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
Information for Military Response:
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