Wednesday, March 04, 2020

How to take precautions re: Coronavirus

Tamar Lapin reports in the New York Post on how to tell if you might have the coronavirus. She says fever, cough, and runny nose, like the common cold, are present,
If your symptoms are more severe — a fever that won’t go away, shortness of breath and lethargy — then it’s time to call your doctor.

...Importantly, to prevent getting sick at all, the CDC recommends avoiding people who are showing symptoms; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. This means washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Read more here.

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