(561) 263-2234Prevention
from the coronavirus – from following social distancing guidelines
to paying extra attention to hand hygiene.
Help Stop
Coronavirus
Each one of us has a part to play in
preventing the spread of coronavirus to our
loved ones and our community. Staying at
home, keeping a safe distance, washing your
hands often, and covering your cough are
some of the key steps.
Wash
Your Hands
Frequently
Proper handwashing technique
removes germs. Wash often.
Avoid
Touching
Your Face
Your hands accumulate germs.
Touching your face, mouth or eyes
can transfer the germs to you.
Cover Your
Cough or
Sneeze
Use a tissue to cover your cough,
then dispose of it. Or, cough into
your upper sleeve.
Stay Home
When You
Are Sick
COVID-19 spreads person to person.
Stay home from work and don’t run
errands when you’re ill.
Avoid Close
Contact with
Those Who
are Sick
Choose a room in your home that can be
used to separate anyone in your household
with COVID-19 symptoms from others.
Clean and
Disinfect
Frequently
Touched
Objects
Use a disinfectant on tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops,
handles, desks, phones, keyboards,
toilets, faucets and sinks.
Simple and
Effective
best ways to prevent COVID-19. Wet
your hands with running water, warm
or cold. Lather the backs of your
hands, between your fingers, and
under your nails.
Scrub for at least
20 seconds. Rinse
and dry your hands.
How to
Clean and
Disinfect
Hard
Surfaces
Wear disposable gloves; discard
afterward. Common household cleaners
and disinfectants should be sufficient. Or,
use diluted bleach (5 Tablespoons per
gallon of water).
Linens &
Clothing
Wear disposable gloves if handling
laundry from an ill person. Do not shake
laundry and wash in warmest appropriate
setting for the items.
Electronics
Follow the manufacture’s cleaning instructions for
phones, tablets, remote controls and keyboards.
Or, use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing
at least 70% alcohol. Dry thoroughly.