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Coronavirus (COVID-19) FACTS
Symptoms of COVID-19 (may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus):
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
When to seek medical attention:
Seek emergency medical care immediately if you have:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
How it spreads:
- Between people in close contact with one another (within 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets (when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes).
Keep yourself safe:
- Wash your hands often using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If unavailable, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with other people – maintain 6 feet of distance
- Wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose when around others in a public setting
- Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily
- Monitor yourself for symptoms
For more information on the coronavirus, visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
DVUSD Coronavirus Updates: https://www.dvusd.org/COVID19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020, July). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html