Coronavirus
Find the latest WUWM and NPR coverage on COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, here.
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People who've tested positive for COVID-19 have a range of symptoms, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Most people develop mild symptoms. But some people, usually with pre-existing medical conditions, may develop more serious illness. Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after contact with someone who has COVID-19, believes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC has shared some tips to prepare your home for community transmission of the disease. To protect yourself, health officials recommend you:
- Wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth when in public settings or around people who don't live in your household.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are unavailable.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Outside your home: Put six feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
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