COVID-19 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

2020-07-06admin

Things to Know about the COVID-19 Pandemic


Important Ways to Slow the Spread

If You are at Risk of Getting Very Sick

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Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19.
  • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
  • Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.
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What to Do If You're Sick

  • Stay home except to get medical care. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider and get tested.
  • Isolate yourself from others, including those living in your household, to prevent spread to them and the people that they may have contact with, like grandparents.
  • Call 911 if you are having emergency warning signs, like trouble breathing, pain or pressure in chest.
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How to Get a Test for Current Infection

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What Symptoms to Watch For

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are

List of Most Common Symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Other symptoms are signs of serious illness. If someone has trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, or difficulty staying awake, get medical care immediately.

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