What to know about COVID-19

What is COVID-19 and what can I do?

• Prepare your family to handle the effects of COVID-19, in case it spreads further.
• Get to know how it spreads.
• Practice good hygiene, including washing your hands frequently
• Clean common areas frequently.

What to do if you do get the virus:

• 10 Things You Can Do To Manage Respiratory Symptoms At Home
• Please self-quarantine and isolate yourself from other family members.
• Monitor your symptoms and contact medical professionals for further advise.
• Continue good hygiene, including washing your hands frequently and cleaning common surfaces. Cough into a tissue and throw it away.
• Avoid sharing food, drink or personal items with others.
• Get rest and stay hydrated, as with any common sickness.
• Check with your doctor’s office or insurance company about options for telemedicine, allowing you to speak with a physician over a web camera chat session.

Public Health Resources 

• www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus
• www.cdc.gov/COVID19
• Multilingual Resources About COVID-19
• FEMA Response Resources (Spanish)
• FEMA Rumor Control Website

More Resources from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 

• CDC – Fact Sheet (English)
• CDC – Fact Sheet (Spanish)
• CDC – What to do if you’re sick (English)
• CDC – What to do if you’re sick (Spanish)
• CDC – Stop the Spread of Germs Poster (English)
• CDC – Stop the Spread of Germs Poster (Spanish)