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Everyday Prevention

Protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. From household cleaning tips to hand-washing to social distancing, we give you tools to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
April 4, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
August 29, 2020

CDC recommends that you wear a cloth face covering in crowded public places

The CDC now recommends that you wear a cloth face covering—not a medical mask—when you are in a public place where it is difficult to keep six feet away from...
April 4, 2020
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Julia Sobolik, MS MPH
May 4, 2020

No, you can’t kill the novel coronavirus in your freezer.

Coronaviruses are sensitive to hot temperatures and will definitely die in the washing machine, dishwasher, or in boiling water (212°F, 100°C). But what about freezing cold? Unfortunately, you probably can’t...
March 31, 2020
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Julia Sobolik, MS MPH
May 4, 2020

Very hot things kill the novel coronavirus.

In general, contaminated clothing and surfaces are not the main way that people spread the novel coronavirus. But what should you do about clothing that has been exposed to the...
March 30, 2020
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Sanjeet Baidwan, MD
May 4, 2020

Yes, you can go on a walk!

Yes, as long as your local government has said it’s OK, it’s safe to go for a walk or run outdoors! If your new stay-at-home schedule has you stir crazy,...
March 29, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
May 4, 2020

Get your groceries. But be smart about it.

While there’s no harm in disinfecting your groceries, it’s probably not necessary. Although it is possible for bacteria and viruses (including the novel coronavirus) to hitch a ride on your...
March 28, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
May 4, 2020

Learning more to worry less.

It’s stressful to think constantly about how to keep yourself and your family from catching COVID-19! Learning the facts about the ways people can get COVID-19 can help you make...
March 25, 2020
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Julia Sobolik, MS MPH
May 4, 2020

Wash your hands — any soap will do!

Washing your hands is one of the BEST ways to protect yourself and others from getting COVID-19. You can get the virus on your hands when you touch things other...
March 24, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
May 4, 2020

Yes, it’s safe to eat fresh fruits and veggies!

The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets. Exposure to contaminated food is NOT a way the new virus is known to spread, which is mainly spread...
March 23, 2020
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Elaine Meyer, MS
June 3, 2021

Can I travel?

The short answer is, no. The U.S. federal government has advised avoiding all discretionary travel, and some states, cities, and localities have gone even further, issuing “shelter-in-place” orders.
March 20, 2020
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Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD
May 4, 2020

Yes, you can give your grandma COVID-19 even if you don’t feel sick!

When people of all ages who feel “fine” go to concerts and bars, or visit their friends or grandparents, they put everyone at risk! Protect your grandma (and your friend...

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