Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, several times a day. Use soap and water or a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Don’t travel if you have a fever. If you get sick on flight, tell crew immediately. When you get home, contact a health professional.
Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Don’t panic. Public health officials still say the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 is low, but your risk level is likely to rise as the virus spreads across the country.
Stay home if you feel unwell.
Don’t skip the flu shot. The symptoms of COVID-19 and flu overlap enough that it can complicate diagnosis. If you’ve had a flu shot, you’re less likely to catch the flu or have a case serious enough to require treatment.
If you have a fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Call in advance.
Don’t go to the doctor unless it’s urgent. And reschedule your dental cleaning. The CDC is urging all health care professionals to focus on emergency treatments now.
Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Don't go near seniors or those at higher risk for severe illness. You may be able to transmit the virus even if you feel fine. Now is not the time to pay a visit to grandma, or your friend with asthma.
Treat the sickness. Keep the sick person hydrated with plenty of fluids, and use over-the-counter medications for individual symptoms.