Source:cityofchicago.org
People of all ages can get sick with COVID-19 and it’s important for everyone to take preventative measures. However, older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness and need to take extra precautions.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way for all Chicagoans to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 is to practice good hand hygiene, stay 6ft from others and wear a face covering when going out in public.
Know How it Spreads
The virus that causes COVID-19 primarily spreads between people in close contact when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. You might also get the virus if you touch something with the virus on it, and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Follow These Guidelines
- Wash your hands oftenwith soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Put 6ft distance or morebetween yourselves and others when in public
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
- Clean and disinfect frequentlytouched surfaces daily, like doorknobs, light switches, phones, and faucets
- Monitor your health daily and watch for symptoms of COVID-19
- If you’re sick, stay homeexcept to get medical care
Learn more at Centers of Disease Control & Prevention.