Ram Family Protection Standards
Coronavirus Symptoms
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and can range from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Cough
Chills
Fever
Muscle Pain
Shortness of breath/?difficulty breathing
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
This list is not all-inclusive. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
How COVID-19 Spreads
Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
The virus is thought to spread mainly:
- From person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Recent studies suggest that COVID-19 may also be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Clean Your Hands Often
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Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
Soap and water are the best options, especially if hands are visibly dirty. - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
Avoid Close Contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick, even inside your home. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
Put distance between yourself and other people outside of your home.
- Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus.
- Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
- Do not gather in groups.
- Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
- Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Cover Your Mouth and Nose
- Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the book store or to pick up food from The CAF or the University Center.
- Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
- The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
- Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw used tissues in a lined trash can.
- 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.
Clean and Disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water before disinfection.
- Then, use a household disinfectant. The most common EPA-registered household disinfectant will work.