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Social Distancing
Tips for social distancing

Follow guidance from authorities where you live.
If you need to shop for food or medicine at the grocery store or pharmacy, stay at least 6 feet away from others. Also consider other options: 
Use mail-order for medications, if possible.
Consider a grocery delivery service.


Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others, including when you have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store. 
Cloth face coverings should NOT be placed on children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, even when you wear a face covering.


Avoid gatherings of any size outside your household, such as a friend’s house, parks, restaurants, shops, or any other place. This advice applies to people of any age, including teens and younger adults. Children should not have in-person playdates while school is out. To help maintain social connections while social distancing, learn tips to keep children healthy while school’s out.
Work from home when possible. See additional information for critical infrastructure workforce from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis, if possible.
If you are a student or parent, talk to your school about options for digital/distance learning.

Stay connected while staying away. It is very important to stay in touch
with friends and family that don’t live in your home. Call, video chat, or
stay connected using social media. Everyone reacts differently to stressful
situations and having to socially distance yourself from someone you love can
be difficult. Read tips for stress and coping.
Caring for Someone Sick at Home
How to discontinue home isolation
People with COVID-19 who have stayed home (home isolated) can leave home
under the following conditions**:


If they have not had a test to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after these three things have happened:




They have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers)
AND


other symptoms have improved (for example, symptoms of cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AND


at least 10 days have passed since their symptoms first appeared




If they have had a test to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after these three things have happened: 


They no longer have a fever (without the use of medicine that reduces fevers)
AND


other symptoms have improved (for example, symptoms of cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AND


they have received two negative tests in a row, at least 24 hours apart. Their doctor will follow CDC guidelines.




People who DID NOT have COVID-19 symptoms, but tested positive and have
stayed home (home isolated) can leave home under the following conditions**:


If they have not had a test to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after these two things have happened: 


At least 10 days have passed since the date of their first positive test
AND


they continue to have no symptoms (no cough or shortness of breath) since the test.




If they have had a test to determine if they are still contagious, they can leave home after: 

They have received two negative tests in a row, at least 24 hours apart. Their doctor will follow CDC guidelines.



Note: if they develop symptoms, follow guidance above for people with COVID19
symptoms.
For ALL people

When leaving the home, keep a distance of 6 feet from others and wear a cloth face covering when around other people.

In all cases, follow the guidance of your doctor and local health
department.** The decision to stop home isolation should be made in
consultation with their healthcare provider and state and local health
departments. Some people, for example those with conditions that weaken their
immune system, might
continue to shed virus even after they recover.
Find more information on when to end home
isolation.
Quarantine and Isolation
How do I know if I need to be in isolation or quarantine?
If you…
Steps to take…
If you…
If you live in a community where COVID-19 is or might be spreading (currently,
that is virtually everywhere in the United States)
Steps to take…
Watch Your Health
Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, orother
symptoms of
COVID-19.

Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
Practice social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of distance from others, and stay out of crowded places.
Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

If you…
If you feel healthy but:

Recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19

Steps to take…
Stay Home and Monitor Your Health
(Quarantine)

Stay home until 14 days after your last exposure.
Check your temperature twice a day and watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
If possible, stay away from people who are at higher-risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.

If you…
If you:

Have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or
Are waiting for test results, or
Have cough, fever, or shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19

Steps to take…
Isolate Yourself from Others
(Isolation)

Stay home.
If you live with others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area and away from other people or animals, including pets. Use a separate bathroom, if available.
Read important information about caring for yourself or someone else who is sick, including when it’s safe to end home isolation.

If you…
If you:

Recently traveled from somewhere outside the United States or on a cruise ship or river boat

Steps to take…
Follow CDC Guidance for:

returning from international travel returning from cruise ship or river voyages
Living in Shared Housing
People at-risk

Keep up-to-date lists of medical conditions and medications, and periodically check to ensure you have a sufficient supply of your prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Contact your healthcare provider to ask about getting extra necessary medications to have on hand for a longer period of time, or to consider using a mail-order option for medications.
Be aware of serious symptoms of if you have underlying conditions, of COVID-19 symptoms, and know who to ask for help or when to call 911.
Extra steps to take if you are at-risk .
Living in Shared Housing
The facility

COVID-19 prevention supplies should be provided in common areas, such as soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol, tissues, trash baskets, and, if possible, cloth face coverings that are washed or discarded after each use.
Non-essential volunteers and visitors in shared areas should be limited or avoided.
Staff should avoid entering residents’ rooms or living quarters unless it is necessary. Staff should use virtual communications and check ins (phone or video chat), as appropriate.
Living in Shared Housing
Common spaces
Be flexible, rules may change in common areas. Maintain 6 feet of social
(physical) distance between yourself and everyone that you do
not live with. This may mean there will be alternatives to activities,
cancelled activities, or closed areas. If you see people in areas that are
small, like stairwells and elevators, consider going one at a time. Here are
some examples of how the rules in common spaces may change:
Shared kitchens, dining rooms, laundry rooms, bathrooms

Access should be available, but the number of people should be restricted so that everyone can stay at least 6 feet apart from one another.
People who are sick, their roommates, and those who have higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should eat or be fed in their room, if possible.
Do not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, or eating utensils. Non-disposable food service items used should be handled with gloves and washed with dish soap and hot water or in a dishwasher.
Guidelines for doing laundry such as washing instructions and handling of dirty laundry should be posted.
Sinks could be an infection source and should avoid placing toothbrushes directly on counter surfaces. Totes can be used for personal items so they do not touch the bathroom countertop.

Recreational areas such as activity rooms, exercise rooms, pools, and hot
tubs

Consider closing or restricting the number of people allowed in at one time to ensure everyone can stay at least 6 feet apart, except for essential activities only, such as water therapy.
Living in Shared Housing
If a resident has or thinks they have COVID-19
Administrators
Residents are not required to notify administrators if they think they may or
have a confirmed case of COVID-19. If administrators do receive information
that someone in your facility has COVID-19, they should work with the local
health department to notify
anyone in the building who may have been exposed (had close contact with the
sick person) while maintaining the confidentiality of the sick person as
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if applicable, the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).


If possible, designate a separate bathroom for residents with COVID-19 symptoms.



Consider reducing cleaning frequency in bedrooms and bathrooms dedicated to persons with COVID-19 symptoms to as-needed cleaning (e.g., soiled items and surfaces) to avoid unnecessary contact with the ill persons.


Full guidance for administrator guidance

Sick person and close contacts
The sick person, their roommates, and close contacts need to self-isolate –
limit their use of shared spaces as much as possible. They should:

Wear a cloth face covering when it is necessary to be in shared spaces.
Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
What to do if you are sick
Running Essential Errands
Shopping for food and other household essentials
Stay home if sick

Avoid shopping if you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, which include a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

Order online or use curbside pickup

Order food and other items online for home delivery or curbside pickup (if possible).
Only visit the grocery store, or other stores selling household essentials, in person when you absolutely need to. This will limit your potential exposure to others and the virus that causes COVID-19.

Protect yourself while shopping

Stay at least 6 feet away from others while shopping and in lines.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when you have to go out in public.
When you do have to visit in person, go during hours when fewer people will be there (for example, early morning or late night).
If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out if the store has special hours for people at higher risk. If they do, try to shop during those hours. People at higher risk for severe illness include adults 65 or older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.
Disinfect the shopping cart, use disinfecting wipes if available.
Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
If possible, use touchless payment (pay without touching money, a card, or a keypad). If you must handle money, a card, or use a keypad, use hand sanitizer right after paying.

Use hand sanitizer

After leaving the store, use hand sanitizer.

At home


When you get home, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Follow food safety guidelines: clean, separate, cook, chill. There is no evidence that food or food packaging play a significant role in spreading the virus in the United States.
Running Essential Errands
Accepting deliveries and takeout orders
Limit in person contact if possible

Pay online or on the phone when you order (if possible).
Accept deliveries without in-person contact whenever possible. Ask for deliveries to be left in a safe spot outside your house (such as your front porch or lobby), with no person-to-person interaction. Otherwise, stay at least 6 feet away from the delivery person.

Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after accepting deliveries or collecting
mail

After receiving your delivery or bringing home your takeout food, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
After collecting mail from a post office or home mailbox, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Running Essential Errands
Banking
Bank online whenever possible

If you must visit the bank, use the drive-through ATM if one is available. Clean the ATM keyboard with a disinfecting wipe, if available, before you use it.
When you are done, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home.
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Running Essential Errands
Going to the doctor or getting medicine
Talk to your doctor online, by phone, or e-mail

Use telemedicine, if available, or communicate with your doctor or nurse by phone or e-mail.
Talk to your doctor about rescheduling procedures that are not urgently needed.

If you must visit in-person, protect yourself and others

If you think you have COVID-19, notify the doctor or healthcare provider before your visit and follow their instructions.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when you have to go out in public.
Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stay at least 6 feet away from others while inside and in lines.
When paying, use touchless payment methods if possible. If you cannot use touchless payment, sanitize your hands after paying with card, cash, or check. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home.

Limit in-person visits to the pharmacy

Plan to order and pick up all your prescriptions at the same time.
If possible, call prescription orders in ahead of time. Use drive-thru windows, curbside services (wait in your car until the prescription is ready), mail-order, or other delivery services. Do the same for pet medicine.
Check with your doctor and pharmacist to see if you can get a larger supply of your medicines so you do not have to visit the pharmacy as often.
Coping with Stress
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations
How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that
make you different from other people, and the community you live in.
People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include:

Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Children and teens.
People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors, other health care providers, and first responders.
People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use.
Coping with Stress
Take care of yourself and your community
Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with
stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community
stronger.
Ways to cope with stress

Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories , including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. 
Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
Avoid alcohol and drugs.


Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.

Know the facts to help reduce stress
Understanding the risk to yourself and people you care about can make an
outbreak less stressful.
Learn and share the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of
rumors. When you
share accurate information about COVID-19, you can help make people feel less
stressed, make a connection with them, and help stop
stigma.
Take care of your mental health
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily
activities for several days in a row.
People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with
their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. Additional
information can be found at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster
Preparedness page.
Learn more about taking care of your emotional
health during a stressful
event like the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coping with Stress
For people coming out of quarantine
It can be stressful to be separated from others if a healthcare provider
thinks you may have been exposed to COVID-19, even if you do not get sick.
Everyone feels differently after coming out of quarantine.
Emotional reactions to coming out of quarantine may include:

Mixed emotions, including relief after quarantine.
Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones.
Stress from the experience of monitoring yourself or being monitored by others for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Sadness, anger, or frustration because friends or loved ones have unfounded fears of contracting the disease from contact with you, even though you have been determined not to be contagious.
Guilt about not being able to perform normal work or parenting duties during quarantine.
Other emotional or mental health changes.

Children may also feel upset or have other strong emotions if they, or someone
they know, has been released from quarantine.
Coping with Stress
For responders
Responding to COVID-19 can take an emotional toll on you, and you may
experience secondary traumatic stress. Secondary traumatic stress is stress
reactions and symptoms resulting from exposure to another individual’s
traumatic experiences, rather than from exposure directly to a traumatic
event.
There are things you can do to reduce secondary traumatic stress reactions:

Acknowledge that secondary traumatic stress can impact anyone helping families after a traumatic event.
Learn the symptoms including physical (fatigue, illness) and mental (fear, withdrawal, guilt).
Allow time for you and your family to recover from responding to the pandemic.
Create a menu of personal self-care activities that you enjoy, such as spending time with friends and family, exercising, or reading a book.
Take a break from media coverage of COVID-19.
Ask for help if you feel overwhelmed or concerned that COVID-19 is affecting your ability to care for your family and patients as you did before the outbreak.

Learn more tips for taking care of
yourself during emergency
response.
Get more information about stress management for first responders from the
Disaster Technical Assistance Center (SAMHSA).
Helping Children Cope
Watch for behavior changes in your child
Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common
changes to watch for include:

Excessive crying or irritation in younger children.
Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting).
Excessive worry or sadness.
Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits.
Irritability and “acting out” behaviors in teens.
Poor school performance or avoiding school.
Difficulty with attention and concentration.
Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past.
Unexplained headaches or body pain.
Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Helping Children Cope
Ways to support your child

Talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
Reassure your child or teen that they are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
Be a role model. Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members.

Learn more about caring for children during the COVID-19 outbreak and helping
children cope with
emergencies.
Reducing Stigma
Communicators and public health officials can help counter stigma during
the COVID-19 response.

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of those seeking healthcare and those who may be part of any contact investigation.
Quickly communicate the risk or lack of risk from associations with products, people, and places.
Raise awareness about COVID-19 without increasing fear.
Share accurate information about how the virus spreads.
Speak out against negative behaviors, including negative statements on social media about groups of people, or exclusion of people who pose no risk from regular activities.
Be cautious about the images that are shared. Make sure they do not reinforce stereotypes.
Engage with stigmatized groups in person and through media channels including news media and social media.
Thank healthcare workers and responders. People who have traveled to areas where the COVID-19 outbreak is happening to help have performed a valuable service to everyone by helping make sure this disease does not spread further.
Share the need for social support for people who have returned from China or are worried about friends or relatives in the affected region.
For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19
How doctors will care for your child
Doctors may do certain tests to look for inflammation or other signs of
disease. These tests might include:

Blood tests
Chest x-ray
Heart ultrasound (echocardiogram)
Abdominal ultrasound

Doctors may provide supportive care for symptoms (medicine and/or fluids to
make your child feel better) and may use various medicines to treat
inflammation. Most children who become ill with MIS-C will need to be treated
in the hospital. Some will need to be treated in the pediatric intensive care
unit (ICU).
Parents or caregivers who have concerns about their child’s health, including
concerns about COVID-19 or MIS-C, should call a pediatrician or other
healthcare provider immediately. Healthcare providers can follow CDC
recommendations to
keep children and their parents or caregivers safe if an in-person visit is
needed.
For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19
What we don’t know about MIS-C
CDC is still learning about MIS-C and how it affects children, so we don’t
know why some children have gotten sick with MIS-C and others have not. We
also do not know if children with certain health conditions are more likely to
get MIS-C. These are among the many questions CDC is working to try to
understand.
All CDC recommendations are based on the best data and science available at
the time, and we will update them as we learn more.