Guidelines to Avoid Illness

Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. This is the easiest way that germs enter your body!

Practice good respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. Throw dirty tissues in the trash.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Get adequate sleep. This makes your body is less susceptible to germs.

Eat a Healthy Diet, "Color your Plate" with a Variety of Foods to build your immune system..

Drink Plenty of fluids (especially water)

Exercise Daily. Play outside, ride your bike, hike or go for a walk.

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene...Brush and Floss!

Stay home if you are sick.

Recognize personal risk factors. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), certain people, including older adults and those with underlying conditions such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, are at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19.