RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
We are monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVD-19) situation
carefully and taking proactive measures for our team members and
residents in accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This page is intended to provide information about COVID-19 and its
impact on our community, precautions we are taking, and a sampling
of frequently asked questions.
This is a constantly evolving situation. For more information on
COVID-19, visit the CDC website
here.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can
spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a
novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation
into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness
with symptoms of
Fever
Cough
Shortness of Breath
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?
The CDC has shared information on how COVID-19 spreads - for more
information click
HERE.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
The best way to protect yourself is to take these simple everyday
preventative measures to stop the spread of respiratory viruses.
These include:
Practice good hygiene.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Clean hands at the door and at regular intervals.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed
hands.
Stay home when you are sick.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue
in the trash.
Use online transactions where possible.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
