Croton Officials Update Residents On Coronavirus

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — Village officials in Croton-on-Hudson have let residents know the village is monitoring the novel coronavirus outbreak very closely along with its partners at the Westchester County Health Department and the EMS Division of the Department of Emergency Services.

"We will be taking precautions in all of our municipal facilities and we encourage you to do the same at home," village officials said.

They also offered essential resources for gathering facts. First and foremost is the New York State Department of Health hotline at 888-364-3065, where Department of Health experts will be available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.

They also offer links to resources for situational awareness and preparedness:

• CDC website
• NYS Department of Health website
• Westchester County Department of Health website

COVID-19 is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that’s a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past.

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, according to the CDC.

The best prevention method is to avoid being exposed to the virus. General hygiene and habits to help prevent the virus are:

• 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.
• 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.

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 caring for others at home or in a health care facility.
• For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.

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