INFORMATION FROM THE LOWELL HEALTH DEPARTMENTCoronaviruses are respiratory viruses and are generally spread from person-to-person, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to the flu.
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Protect yourself and others
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, at least every hour.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
symptoms of this infection include
IF YOU ARE SICK
Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus.
THESE ARE THE SAME RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WE WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRACTICE IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY DURING ANY FLU OR RESPIRATORY VIRUS.
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