COVID-19



WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. it also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

*please contact your healthcare provider if you are feeling any of the above symptoms immediately.
 


HOW IT SPREADS

The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. you can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

 

As this is a rapidly changing situation, we encourage you to trust the experts with providing to you with the most up to date information.  

VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR UPDATES:

Center for Disease Control:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

NY Health Department: