Frequently Asked Questions
How can I protect myself and my family?
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with any disposable wipes.
- If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections, monitor your health and follow the instructions of public health officials
Do I need to wear a mask or cancel my social activities?
At this time, there is no recommendation to wear masks or cancel your activities. If you have a fever or cough, stay home. If you are sick and must go out, you can use a face mask to prevent spreading germs to others. Face masks are NOT a substitute for washing your hand
What can I do to prepare?
- You can prepare for the possible disruption caused by an outbreak by doing the following:
- Make sure you have a supply of all essential medications for your family.
- Make a child-care plan if you or a care giver are sick.
- Get your flu shot.
- Make arrangements about how your family will manage a school closure.
- Make a plan for how you can care for a sick family member without getting sick yourself.
Get up to date info at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
Resources from Local, State, and Federal Partners
- Georgia Department of Public Health Novel Coronavirus 2019 Page
- Fulton County Board of Health
- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Novel Coronavirus 2019 Page
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from CDC
- Questions and Answers on Coronaviruses from the World Health Organization (WHO)
How to protect against novel Coronavirus?
