Prevention

Public health officials recommend everyone follow basic prevention guidelines to avoid spreading and contracting respiratory illnesses:

• Face coverings have been shown to reduce the likelihood of transmission.
• Keep your hands clean and wash them frequently with soap and water. Carry alcohol-based hand sanitizer and use it when you cannot wash your hands.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve. When you use a tissue, throw it in the trash immediately. Do not use a handkerchief.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Do not share cups, straws, or anything else you put in your mouth (especially vaping devices).
• Disinfect surfaces that can be contaminated such as desks, phones, doorknobs, keyboards, etc.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Try to get sufficient sleep, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.

Follow the CDC’s travel health notices or the U.S. State Department Travel Advisories.