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    If You Are Sick: You Should Wear A Facemask When You Are Around Other People (Like

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    The coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, with more cases now occurring outside of China. As of March 23rd, over 17,000 people had died from COVID-19 worldwide, with over 390,000 positive cases. COVID-19 first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread person-to-person. Its symptoms take 2-14 days to appear after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While there are no vaccines or treatments yet, basic hygiene practices like handwashing and social distancing are effective for prevention.

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    The coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, with more cases now occurring outside of China. As of March 23rd, over 17,000 people had died from COVID-19 worldwide, with over 390,000 positive cases. COVID-19 first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread person-to-person. Its symptoms take 2-14 days to appear after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While there are no vaccines or treatments yet, basic hygiene practices like handwashing and social distancing are effective for prevention.

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    The coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, with more cases now occurring outside of China. As of March 23rd, over 17,000 people had died from COVID-19 worldwide, with over 390,000 positive cases. COVID-19 first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has since spread person-to-person. Its symptoms take 2-14 days to appear after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While there are no vaccines or treatments yet, basic hygiene practices like handwashing and social distancing are effective for prevention.

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    If You Are Sick: You Should Wear A Facemask When You Are Around Other People (Like

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    As the world further shuts down in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, more cases are now

    being recorded outside of China, where the virus was first detected in the central city of Wuhan,
    than outside.

    As of March 23, more than 17,000 people worldwide have died of COVID-19. More than
    390,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 according to Johns Hopkins Univeristy. 

    COVID-19 is a virus strain, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, that has only
    spread in people since December 2019.

    COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets. That means to become infected, you
    generally must be within six feet of someone who is contagious and come into contact with these
    droplets. It may be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus
    on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.

    Symptoms of COVID-19 appear within two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, cough,
    and shortness of breath. However, infected patients can also be asymptomatic, meaning they do
    not display any symptoms despite having the virus in their systems.

    At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. WHO will continue to
    provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.

    So, the best way to protect ourselves with:

     Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15-20 seconds. If soap and water
    are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
     Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
     Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with people who are sick.
     Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
     Standard household cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting
    frequently touched objects and surfaces.
     Stay home when you are sick.

    If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (like
    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.

    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.

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