HOW IT SPREADS
• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY STOP THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A MASK WHEN AROUND OTHERS
• Everyone should wear a mask in public settings
• Everyone should wear a mask in the household if someone is sick.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for
social distancing.
• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY STOP THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS
COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A MASK WHEN AROUND OTHERS
• Everyone should wear a mask in public settings
• Everyone should wear a mask in the household if someone is sick.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for
social distancing.
WASH YOUR HANDS
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have
been in a public place
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol.
• Wash your hands especially when:
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT
• If someone in your household is sick, try to maintain 6 feet between you and that person
• If you go out, stay 6 feet apart between yourself and others
• Keep distance from household and family members that can get sick quickly.
For further guidance visit: Prevent Getting Sick
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have
been in a public place
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol.
• Wash your hands especially when:
- Before eating or preparing food
- Before touching your face
- After using the restroom
- After leaving a public place
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing o After handling your mask
- After changing a diaper
- After caring for someone sick
- After touching animals or pets
AVOID CLOSE CONTACT
• If someone in your household is sick, try to maintain 6 feet between you and that person
• If you go out, stay 6 feet apart between yourself and others
• Keep distance from household and family members that can get sick quickly.
For further guidance visit: Prevent Getting Sick