COVID 19

COVID 19 Household Checklist

Posted on Apr 23, 2020 in COVID 19


As a family, you can plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family during a COVID-19 outbreak.Stay informed and in touch
  • Get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials.
  • Ask your neighbors what their plan includes.
  • Create a list of local organizations you and your household can contact in case...

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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Posted on Apr 21, 2020 in COVID 19


How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Side view of an individual wearing a cloth face covering, which conceals their mouth and nose areas and has a string looped behind the visible ear to hold the covering in place. The top of the covering is positioned just below the eyes and the bottom extends down to cover the chin. The visible side of the covering extends to cover approximately half of the individual’s cheek.
Cloth face coverings should—
  • fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
  • be secured with ties or ear loops
  • include multiple layers of fabric
  • allow for breathing without restriction
  • be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face CoveringsCDC recommends wea...

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Talking With Children About COVID-19

Posted on Apr 01, 2020 in COVID 19


As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and mini...

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