Covid-19 Resource

Self-Distancing

Protect your self from COVID-19

♥  Stay at a safe distance to help stop the spread.

The pandemic isn’t over, but many people have become lax—less caeful, in the past few months.

This is a friendly reminder to take social distancing serious, including family, friends, and neighbors. 

Keep a distance of at least 6 feet—about 2 meters or one body length, away from other people.

Stay away from crowded places and mass gatherings. ( I’m serious.  A week before Christmas three individuals I know (one a family member) got infected while attending a holiday gathering. Two were hospitalized, and one, while released from the hospital, is still at home on sick leave.)   

Avoid toughing other people. That includes handshakes. And, even hugs from family and friends who don’t live with you.

Handwashing Procedure

Protect your self from COVID-19

♥  A GOOD habit now and always to help stop the spread.

The pandemic isn’t over, but many people have become lax—less caeful, in the past few months.

The simple, general five-step approach to handwashing.

1.  Wet your hands under clean, running water—cold or warm, both will do. Turn of the tap.

2.  Apply soap and lather up. To lather up, rub hands together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between the fingers, and under your nails. 

3. Time to scrub. Srub your hands for at least 20 seconds.  Need a timer? The CDC suggests humming the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end 2x. 

4. Rinse your hands. Turn on the tap and rinse your hands thouroghly under clean, running water—warm or cold, both will do.

5. Dry your hands. Wipe your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel. (Caution, avoid rubbing to vigourously.) Alternately, air dry you hands. 

Pets & COVID-19

Protect your pets from COVID-19

• Limit your pets contact with people.
• Practice social distancing while walking your dogs.
• Keep cats indoors.

Keep your pets safe from COVID-19

• Keep pets away from sick people.
• Keep pets away from people not in your household.
• Do not put face coverings on pets.

Avoid contact with your pets when you are sick

• Do not pet, kiss, or share food with your pet.
• Have someone else feed and care for your pet, if possible.
• If you must care for your pet , wear a cloth face covering.

The risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is low

• Do not abandon or harm your pet— there is no reason.
• If you’re concerned about your pets health, check with your veterinarian.

Source: CDC.gov

Free PDF flyer download:  Pet & COVID-19 Guidance