It is essential to follow the guidelines laid down by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those laid down by your local city and state officials to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Some of these guidelines include frequently washing your hands with soap and water, using hand sanitizer only when soap and water are unavailable, wearing a mask when you are in public, stay home if you are sick, keeping your social circle small, and avoiding contact with people who have COVID-19 symptoms.