The following are COVID-19 guidelines to reduce and slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The CDC recommends that you wear a mask to protect both yourself and others. Social distancing (staying at least 6 feet/2 meters apart), avoiding crowds, and minimizing contact can all help prevent or slow down the spread of covid 19.
Hand-washing is a technique which should be employed as often as possible, or hand sanitizer when you can’t wash your hands. Make sure your mask fits snugly against the sides of your face, and try different masks if yours doesn’t stay on.
The CDC also now requires masks on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States or US transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
You should always cover your mouth and nose when sneezing with a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Throw away tissues immediately and wash your hands, or if that isn’t available, use hand sanitizer with minimum 60% alcohol content.
Be aware of symptoms associated with covid 19. If you notice a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms, especially when outside or at work for prolonged periods, take your temperature.
Vaccines are effective at dramatically reducing the likelihood of infection. They are especially important for people more likely to get sick or suffer severe symptoms from covid 19, such as older adults and those with certain medical conditions.
February 13 COVID 19 Guidelines Update:
Double masking (wearing a surgical mask underneath a cloth mask) may provide an extremely high level of protection against the viral particles that cause Covid-19, according to the Center for Disease Control.
The CDC recommends wearing a disposable mask under a cloth one. Do not combine KN95 masks with masks of any other type. Do not combine two disposable masks, as they will not improve the fit.
May 18 COVID 19 Guidelines Update:
The CDC has revised its guidelines, now no longer requiring vaccinated people to wear masks or social distance in most cases, outdoors and indoors. Mask-wearing is still required on public transportation and places like hospitals, and recommended for more vulnerable or elderly people.
Last updated May 18, 2021.
Note: Masks of all kinds and different variants have been proven to reduce the risk and spread of COVID 19, protecting both yourself and others. It is recommended that you wear one while outside, in public, especially in public transportation or anywhere else you are in contact with people, such as at work, in shops, or restaurants, even if your city, state, or country does not require them.