CDC Recommendations for Safety

The Center For Disease Control and Prevention reports that the coronavirus is mainly spread from person-to-person via coughing and sneezing. It might be possible to contract COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, but that is not believed to be the main method by which it spreads. To reduce the risk of being exposed during assignments, the CDC recommends everyone take the following precautions:

• 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. You should wash your hands before eating, using the restroom or after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• If you do not have access to soap and water, wash your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%-90% alcohol.

If you are well, the CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask to protect yourself from viruses. Face masks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19, health workers, or people who are taking care of someone in close settings such as a health care facility.

If you feel sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home and contact your healthcare provider.