With stay-at-home orders lifting, it's more important than ever to take steps to prevent the spread.
of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, without having access to a test to confirm the cause of their symptoms. As parts of the country begin to reopen — even as new cases continue to climb in some states — it's more important than ever to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should you be exposed or develop symptoms.
What does it mean to be exposed, exactly?"Exposure to COVID-19 means you were within six feet — for over 10 minutes, without protective equipment — of a person who had known COVID-19 disease or developed symptoms of it within the next two days," explained, MD, a family medicine physician at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA."The consequences of exposure are that you should quarantine and self-monitor.
."Take your temperature twice daily and observe for symptoms of cough or shortness of breath," he said.show symptoms of COVID-19 — whether or not you've had a known exposure to the virus — you should call your doctor and step up your efforts to isolate yourself from others."That means sleeping in a separate bedroom, using a separate bathroom [if possible], and wearing a mask if around others. Don't share your utensils or prepare food for others," Dr. Cutler explained.
In other words, even if your symptoms have resolved in under a week, you should remain in isolation for at least that length of time — and if they linger longer, stay put for as long as it takes to meet the other criteria. Staying apart from others when you're sick can feel lonely, but it's the best thing you can do to protect those you care about most.
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