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COVID-19 is still a serious virus and it’s important to keep you, your loved ones, and others safe.

Imagine missing all the moments that matter most because you couldn’t find a way to stop COVID-19 from robbing you of precious time with your family.

There are actions that can help you reduce serious COVID-19 side effects and reduce your risk of developing sepsis.

Here are some recommendations that can help you limit your exposure to the virus and your chances of spreading it, helping protect you and your loved ones against its severe effects, and reducing your risk of sepsis caused by COVID-19.

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs

Key times to wash your hands:

• before and after preparing food
• before and after eating
• after using the toilet
• after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• after touching common surfaces like light switches and door handles

How to wash your hands properly

Washing your hands is easy, and effective. Wet your hands with clean, running water (preferably warm, but cold will do if that’s all that is available), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to get between your fingers and up to your wrist. Then rinse and dry with a clean towel or air dryer. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.

Wash your hands regularly to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and infections that cause sepsis!

Learn more about how good hand hygiene matters

Be Mask-Savvy: Learn the Basics of Mask Wearing

Make sure your hands are clean before touching your mask. The mask should cover your nose and mouth, reaching below your chin. It should be snug along the sides of your face. You should NOT use masks that have vents or valves for exhaling, as these aren’t good for preventing the spread of droplets. You may wear a mask whenever it makes you more comfortable, but it is particularly important to wear one around others if you have symptoms, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have tested positive.

Spend Time
Outdoors

If you’re worried about COVID-19, you should know that improving ventilation and filtration (moving air into, out of, or within a room) can help prevent coronavirus particles from accumulating inside.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States, proper ventilation with outdoor air can play a crucial role in minimizing indoor air pollutants, such as COVID-19-causing virus SARS-CoV-2, and other viruses.

Moving air effectively can help protect you from getting infected with and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

Ventilation is Key to Fighting the Spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 is transmitted through contact with respiratory fluids. People are exposed by an infected individual coughing or speaking near them, or by inhaling aerosol particles that are spreading away from the infected person. To reduce the risk of transmission, it is important to properly ventilate your space, both indoors and outdoors.

Being indoors during activities that increase the amount of respiratory droplets in the air, such as speaking loudly, singing, or exercising (particularly where ventilation is inadequate), as well as crowded spaces, increase the risk of transmission. Good ventilation can reduce the risk of transmission by reducing droplets in the air.

Ventilate, Ventilate, Ventilate

Good ventilation is key to mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Whenever possible, open windows and doors. Fans, air purifiers, and air conditioners can also help ventilate the space. Make sure your space is well ventilated, and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Who Should Get Tested?

Anybody who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should get tested as soon as possible. People who were recently exposed to someone with COVID-19 should wait at least 5 full days after exposure before getting tested unless they are experiencing symptoms. Testing is especially important for individuals at higher risk for severe COVID-19, such as people over the age of 65 and those with underlying conditions.

What to Expect When You Get Tested

Getting tested for COVID-19 is a simple process. Depending on the type of test you take, you may have to swab your nose or throat, or a healthcare provider may take a sample of your saliva. It’s important to remember that even if you test negative for COVID-19, you can still practice social distancing to protect yourself and others.

Act Now, Stay Safe

If you think you may need to get tested for COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider or local health department for more information. There are also home tests available.

Prevent COVID-19 to Prevent
Sepsis

Sepsis, which was often called blood poisoning, is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to any kind of infection. Like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. The only way to prevent sepsis is to prevent infections, including infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Learn more about Sepsis and COVID-19

Survivors of COVID-19 may continue to experience lasting health issues that are now being called Long COVID. Some of the most commonly reported symptoms of Long COVID are:

• Chronic fatigue
• Brain fog
• Joint pain
• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Fevers
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Body aches

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