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    The document provides guidance on how to protect yourself and others from the new coronavirus and COVID-19. It recommends avoiding close contact with others by staying home, practicing physical distancing, and wearing a face mask in public. It also stresses the importance of good hygiene like frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and cleaning surfaces regularly.

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    The document provides guidance on how to protect yourself and others from the new coronavirus and COVID-19. It recommends avoiding close contact with others by staying home, practicing physical distancing, and wearing a face mask in public. It also stresses the importance of good hygiene like frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and cleaning surfaces regularly.

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    How Can I Protect Myself (and Others) from the New Coronavirus and COVID-19?

    Avoid close contact with others.


    It�s important to understand that the new coronavirus spreads mainly from person to
    person. If an infected person coughs or sneezes, their droplets can infect people
    nearby. That�s why it�s important to avoid close contact with others. Understand
    that people (including children) may be infected with the new coronavirus and have
    only mild symptoms.

    Some measures you can take to avoid close contact with others include:

    Stay home as much as possible and reduce visitors.


    Practice physical distancing:
    Stay at least six feet away from others in public places.
    Call friends and family or visit by video.
    Ask your employer if it�s possible to work from home.
    Avoid people who appear sick.
    Go grocery shopping and run errands during off-peak times.
    Wear a face mask whenever you are in a public place where you will encounter other
    people. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can spread between people interacting
    in close proximity � for example, speaking, coughing, sneezing, or singing� even if
    those people do not symptoms. Learn more information about how masks help prevent
    the spread of COVID-19.

    Practice good hygiene wherever you are.


    The new coronavirus can survive for hours or even days on some surfaces. Touching a
    contaminated surface and then touching your face is one of the ways to become
    infected.

    The virus is no longer detectable on plastic after 72 hours, and on stainless steel
    or cardboard after about 48 hours. With that in mind:

    Wash your hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly for at least 20
    seconds, especially:
    After being in public places and touching door handles, shopping carts, elevator
    buttons, etc.
    After using the bathroom
    Before preparing food
    If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
    Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, especially with unwashed hands.
    If you cough or sneeze, do so in the bend of your elbow. If you use a tissue, throw
    it away immediately.

    Take precautions if you are living with or caring for someone who is sick.
    Wear a mask if you are caring for someone who has respiratory symptoms.
    Clean counters, door knobs, phones and tablets frequently, using disinfectant
    cleaners or wipes.
    If you feel sick, follow these guidelines:
    Stay home if you feel sick unless you are experiencing a medical emergency such as
    severe shortness of breath or a very high fever.
    Call your doctor or urgent care facility and explain your symptoms over the phone.
    If you leave your home to get medical care, wear a mask if you have respiratory
    symptoms.

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