Avoid crowds
Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap, for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and nose.
For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70 percent alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. The approved list of products can be found on the EPA website.
Use a disposable towel or tissue to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, and wash your hands after.
Avoid people who are sick—and stay home if you’re sick.
Disinfect countertops, door handles, telephones and other frequently touched objects.
Be vigilant about avoiding exposure to illnesses such as influenza and measles and require the same of your family and caregivers. (Remember: While vaccines may help curb the spread of those diseases, there is no vaccine for COVID-19.)