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Protection Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself. Protect Yourself Clean your hands often Wash your hands, face, neck, feet often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Wipe high contact surfaces like car steering wheel, your phone whenever possible. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Practice social distancing. Try to stay 1m or 3ft distant from others. Clean and disinfect Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, car steering wheel, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. Protect Others Stay home if you’re sick Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick. Cover coughs and sneezes Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Wear a facemask if you are sick If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick. If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

Source: CDC

How to disinfect: Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface. Diluted household bleach: 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon (approx 3.8L) of water

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OR 4 teaspoons bleach per quart (approx 1L) of water Alcohol solutions: Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol. Use 70% or higher solution of Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol/surgical spirit) and not common alcoholic beverages Sanitizer: Ensure sanitizer has at least 70% alcohol. Non alcohol based sanitizer have not shown to be effective against viruses

Carry a small bottle of soap and water solution to clean your hands on while on the go.

If you must make your own sanitizer, then use at least 2/3 parts of Isopropyl Alcohol and 1/3 part of Aloe Vera gel. See how to make your own sanitizer