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Social distancing is one of the best tools to avoid being exposed to COVID-19. To help slow the spread of the virus, keep these key times in mind for when to use social distancing

• Inside your home if someone is sick
• Outside your home when around people who are not in your household
• If you are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19

If maintaining social distancing will be difficult, wear a mask when around others, including when you must go out in public. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html

Planning to host summer gatherings or cook-outs with people not in your household? Check out CDC’s new tips to help protect you and your family.

• Remind guests to stay home if they are sick.
• Arrange tables and chairs to allow for social distancing of at least 6 feet apart.
• Encourage guests to bring their own food and drinks.

See more tips: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html

Masks are most likely to slow the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used in public settings. Wear a mask when you are around people not living in your household, especially when social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart) is difficult to maintain. Learn more about the importance of wearing a mask in public settings: https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4external icon

COVID-19 can be spread by people who do not have symptoms and do not know that they are infected. Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others. Masks, when worn over the nose and mouth, reduce the spray of respiratory droplets when the person wearing them coughs, sneezes, talks, or shouts. https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4external icon

Did you know? Among adults, the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age. Everyone can take steps to reduce their risk of getting sick:

• Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from others
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Stay away from people who are sick
• Wear a mask when out in public
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

More information on people at increased risk:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/older-adults.html

If you have COVID-19, a public health worker may call you to check on your health, discuss who you’ve been in contact with, and ask you to stay home to self-isolate, if you aren’t doing so already. Answer the call to slow the spread:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html.

If you have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19, a public health worker may call to let you know you’ve been exposed and ask you to stay at home and self-quarantine. Doing so keeps you, your family, and your community safe. Be part of the solution and help slow the spread of COVID-19.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html

#COVIDStopsWithMe

Surgeon General Jerome Adams shares an important message for Americans this summer: To slow the spread of coronavirus, each of us must continue to take personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones. By doing just a few simple things, we can make a big difference.

Do you think you may have COVID-19? If you think you’re sick, follow guidance about when to call your doctor:

• Monitor your symptoms
• Call ahead before visiting your doctor
• Avoid close contact with others when you’re out

Most people who get COVID-19 can take care of themselves at home. If you need to see a doctor, take precautions to protect yourself and others around you. See more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Do you think you may have COVID-19? If you think you’re sick, follow guidance about when to call your doctor:

• Monitor your symptoms
• Call ahead before visiting your doctor
• Avoid close contact with others when you’re out

Most people who get COVID-19 can take care of themselves at home. If you need to see a doctor, take precautions to protect yourself and others around you. See more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) and want to get tested, call your doctor first. Also check with your state or local health department, which will have the latest information on testing. While supplies of these tests are increasing, it may still be difficult to find a place to get tested.

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Older adults are at higher risk for severe illness from  COVID-19. If you or those you care for are at higher risk for severe illness, you should:

• Limit contact with others as much as possible
• Keep away from others who are sick
• Limit close contact with others
• Wash your hands often

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html

If you travel, take these steps to protect yourself & others from COVID-19 during your trip:

• Wash your hands often
• Avoid close contact with others
• Wear a mask in public
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Pick up food at drive-throughs, curbside restaurant service, or stores

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Treat your pets the same way you would treat other family members to prevent the spread of COVID-19: keep your pets away from sick people and people outside your household. Read more about pets and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/pets.html

Everyone can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Self-Checker, also known as Clara, can help you decide when to call your doctor if you are feeling sick. Try the symptom checker here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html#cdc-chat-bot-open