Knowing how to protect yourself from COVID-19 is extremely important during these times and protecting others is just as important as protecting yourself. Taking these steps can spare you or someone else from experiencing this illness and can help further prevent the spread of the virus among many. Keep reading to find out how.
What Are The Symptoms?
Before getting into how to stay protected, it’s important to know what exactly to look out for. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure, and include, but are not limited to:
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Shortness of breath
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Cough
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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Fever
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Trouble breathing
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Bluish lips or face
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New confusion
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How to Protect Yourself
Keeping yourself healthy is important for many reasons, one of which is so you don’t have the ability to spread the illness to others. Following these simple yet effective steps can help you stay protected from the virus.
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Clean and disinfect surfaces you frequently touch
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Avoid groups of people by practicing social distancing
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Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth
How to Protect Others
Implementing easy things into your life can protect the health of many people. Certain people, like older people or those with underlying health conditions, are at higher risk, so keeping others safe is extremely important. Some basic ways to do this include:
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As previously mentioned, practice social distancing
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Wash your hands frequently
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Cover your sneezes and coughs
The Importance of Staying Informed
When you keep up with and stay informed on the new information released about COVID-19, you’re able to know how to best prevent the spread. Reliable sources like the CDC's website provide up-to-date information so you know what steps to take.
We encourage you to stay informed, practice good hygiene and be sure to keep a positive mindset! These times of uncertainty can be scary and unpredictable, but if we all work together we can get through it. If you have any questions about our services or products, feel free to contact us.
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