Respiratory Illnesses and COVID-19
Respiratory Illness Recommendations
Always wash your hands often with soap and water and cover your coughs and sneezes to help prevent the spread of illness.
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If you have symptoms of a respiratory illness (ie COVID, influenza, etc) such as fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, you should:
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Stay home and away from others as much as possible.
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Cover your coughs and sneezes.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water.
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It is recommended that you wear a mask when you have to be around others.
You may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:
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You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND
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Your other symptoms are improving.
For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, it is recommended that you take these extra precautions:
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Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people.
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Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
If you have been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness:
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You may continue your normal activities.
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Monitor for symptoms carefully.
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If you begin to experience symptoms, follow the above recommendations for “symptoms of a respiratory illness.”