• Home
  • About MCTF
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • EspaƱol
Mass Care Task Force

Coronavirus Prevention

3/2/2020

0 Comments

 
  • There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
    • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
    • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

For more information; 
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
  • Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has established a COVID-19 Call Center for questions from the general public.
    • Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
    • DSHS COVID-19 Call Center: 1-877-570-9779
    • Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

​
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    MCTF News Blog

    This blog features the latest news and updates about MCTF operations, including official announcements, press releases and advisories.

    For media inquiries, please contact us.

    Categories

    All
    American Red Cross
    Colorado Floods
    Disaster Relief
    Disaster Update

    Archives

    March 2020
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    September 2013

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.