COVID-19

Screening Tool

This tool can help you understand what to do next about COVID-19.

Let’s all look out for each other by knowing our status, trying not to infect others, and reserving care for those in need.

Our Commitment Policy to Fight Coronavirus

The fight to curb our current global pandemic (COVID19) is a course we are committed to. 

About COVID‑19

About COVID-19 An up-to-date rundown of the virus and its symptoms.

What You Can Do

Information about hand-washing, physical distancing, isolating from others, and more.

COVID‑19 Testing

Current guidance on who should be tested and what to expect from test results.

Supporting Yourself

The viruses can make people sick. Coronavirus symptoms include; fever, a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache

What is COVID‑19

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a dangerous diseases with incubation period between 4-6 days. It is fatal especially for those with weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young. It could also result in Pneumonia and bronchitis.

What are COVID‑19’s symptoms?

The most common symptoms are very similar to other viruses: fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

The viruses can make people sick. Coronavirus symptoms include; fever, a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a headache. 

Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and range from mild to severe illness.

Who is at high risk for COVID‑19?

Everyone is at risk of getting COVID‑19, but some people are at a higher risk of serious illness.

Generally speaking, adults aged 65 and older and people of any age who have underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for serious illness from COVID‑19.

What You Can Do

Information about hand-washing, physical distancing, isolating from others, and more.

Washing Your Hands

Washing your hands is the best way to help you stay healthy. Wash your hands with soap and water before touching anything including your eyes, nose and mouth

Physical Distancing

The virus spreads from person to person. Physical distancing means putting space between yourself and people outside your home to prevent the transmission of the disease.

Avoid physical contact with other people.

Wearing a Cloth Face Covering

The virus spreads from person to person. Physical distancing means putting space between yourself and people outside your home to prevent the transmission of the disease.

Avoid physical contact with other people.

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