About 1,311 people in the United States have been confirmed to have the virus, though many other cases may be undetected. Of those reported cases, 38 people have died, with 30 deaths in Washington, 4 in California, 2 in Florida, 1 in New Jersey and 1 in South Dakota. Globally, nearly 128,000 cases have been now confirmed, with 4,718 deaths.

So What is coronavirus disease 2019 ?

Coronavirus disease 2019 also called C O V I D 19, is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes coronavirus is a novel virus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

Patients with coronavirus have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including:

So, How can you help protect yourself?

People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at

least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

Limit contact with pets & animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick, just like you would around other people.

Do not share stuff: You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home.

Please, we recommend to always consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

For more information about the virus, visit the website www.cdc.gov. 

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