Corona Virus

Coronavirus Updates and Information

National Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

How to protect yourself

  • Social distancing
    • The virus spreads person-to-person. The CDC estimates that 6 feet is a safe distance from someone who may be infected.
  • Wash your hands
    • This is still commonly considered as some of the easiest armor against the virus. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Hand sanitizer made of at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable alternative to soap and water.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces
  • Responding to public health crises can have a detrimental effect on mental health

How to protect others

  • Stay home if you are sick
    • Unless medical care is needed, the safest way to protect others is to stay home.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
    • Cough and sneeze into your elbow, to prevent any particles transferring to another person through touch.
  • Wash your hands
    • Use warm, soapy water, and wash for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wear cloth face coverings in public settings
  • Use non contact methods of greeting, rather than handshaking to prevent spread of virus

Tips for your home

What are the symptoms ?

Symptoms may not appear for up to two weeks. If you feel you may have been exposed, please exercise caution when considering leaving home.

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

Who is most at risk ?

  • Older Adults
  • People with underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease)

Where can I find more information ?

We have many helpful articles below that have been tracking the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also find more information about how to stay safe in this unprecedented time at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html