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There is a lot of information going around about how to stay healthy during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Not all of it is correct, so here are a few basic do’s and don’ts to protect yourself and the people around you.
DO:
- Stay at home whenever possible
- Wash your hands several times a day for at least 20 seconds, especially before and after going out of your house
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze
- Wear a mask when you are out of your house
- Stay at least 6 feet away from people when you go out
- If you feel sick stay home
- If you feel really sick call or email your doctor to ask if you should come in to the hospital
- Continue taking all of the medicine that you have been prescribed just as you did before the pandemic unless your doctor tells you to stop
DON’T:
- Take medicine that you haven’t been prescribed
- Drink or otherwise ingest bleach or other household cleaning products; they will make you very sick!
- Visit friends and family members in person
- Go to crowded locations like parks or beaches
This is a hard time and many of us are lonely and afraid. So please DO take care of your mental health. Visit your friends and family members online or on the phone and share your feelings. Read, draw, dance, or build model aircraft carriers – now is a great time to do any hobby that you love or try out something new. Most of all, stay safe!