Use These Tips To Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

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COVID-19 is spread through person-to-person contact and by coming into contact with infected surfaces. You can help protect yourself and limit the spread of disease with these tips:

• Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people
• Avoid eating or drinking out - use drive through, pick up or delivery
• Re-consider non-essential errands & travel, shopping trips and social visits
• Visit loved ones by electronic devices instead of in person
• Practice social distancing
  • Allow 6 feet of space between you and other people
  • Greet friends & colleagues with a wave instead of a handshake
• Commit to good hand hygiene
  • Wash your hands often, and for 20 seconds or more or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
  • Cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue or cough into your elbow
• Don’t share personal items such as food, drinks, towels or utensils
• Hang out at home - enjoy reading, connecting with family, etc.

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