Wear a Mask
-Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on your mask
-Wear your mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
-Fit the mask snugly against the sides of your face, slipping the loops over your ears or tying the strings behind your head.
-Make sure you can breathe easily.
Stay 6 feet away from others
-Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
-If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
-Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
-Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
-Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people.
Wash your hands often
-Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
-If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
When to use gloves
-Cleaning with dish cloth while wearing gloves.
-Use gloves when cleaning and disinfecting or providing care to someone who is sick.
-When you are routinely cleaning and disinfecting your home.
What is social distancing?
-Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household.
-To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
-Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.