Avoid touching your eyes,nose,and mouth
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly fromperson-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another(within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place,or after blowing your nose,coughing,or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available,use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes,nose,and mouth with unwashed hands.
