Coronavirus – Tips/Info

For links to local county, hospitals, CDC and WHO info go to the link “Healthcare Resources”.

For national news information on the status of the Corona VIrus, go to the following page. https://www.foxnews.com/health/coronavirus-everything-you-need-to-know

How is coronavirus transmitted?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are common in camels, cattle, cats and bats. Person-to-person transmissions are thought to occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS

Keep your hands washed 

Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to protect yourself from coronaviruses aside from following basic wellness practices.

The CDC recommends:

  •  Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds 
  •  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands 
  • Avoid close contact with sick people 

If you are sick, you can protect others by:

  • Staying home until you are well
  •  Avoiding close contact with others 
  • Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
  • Keep objects and surfaces in your home or workspace clean and disinfected 

Are you washing your hands correctly?

There are a few general rules to follow when it comes to washing your hands thoroughly, including for how long you should keep them under running water.

Hand Hygiene solutions are in short supply. There is a recipe to make hand sanitizer on the site if you can’t but ready made products.

How do I make my own hand sanitizer?

If soap and water aren’t available, hand sanitizer is the next best option — namely if it contains at least 60 percent alcohol, the CDC says.

The ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol
  • 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
  • 8-10 drops essential oil, optional (such as lavender, vanilla, peppermint, grapefruit)
  • Bowl and spoon
  • Funnel
  • Recycled liquid soap or hand sanitizer bottle

Directions: 

Mix the ingredients in a bowl and stir with a spoon. Use the funnel to pour the liquid into the empty bottle.