Coronavirus: Evansville Gives Update On COVID-19 Resources

From the City of Evansville:

(March 11, 2020) — In addition to staying connected with the Vanderburgh County Health Department and other local health officials, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and his staff have been closely monitoring local, state and national resources relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

To keep our residents informed of accurate and up-to-date information, we're sharing these resources:

Vanderburgh County Health Department on Coronavirus Preparedness

Latest information about coronavirus and the Indiana Department of Health

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Resources for Patients - Deaconess

EVSC Podcast - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion with Vanderburgh County Health Department

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines

Clean your hands often

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Stay home if you’re sick

• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.

Cover coughs and sneezes

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

This press release was produced by the City of Evansville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.