{"id":5897,"date":"2020-06-30T15:09:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T20:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uamscaregiving.org\/springdale\/?page_id=5897"},"modified":"2026-02-06T13:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:24:55","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-contracting-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uamscaregiving.org\/springdale\/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-contracting-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Your Risk of Contracting COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CDC Reports 8 out of 10 COVID-19 deaths reported in the U.S. have been in adults 65 years old and older.\u00a0 Older adults are also at higher risk for severe illness.<\/a>\u00a0 Here is how you can take care of yourself and those you love.<\/p>\n

WEAR A MASK<\/h2>\n

Cover your mouth and nose <\/strong>with a cloth face cover\/mask when around others.\u00a0 Everyone <\/strong>should wear a\u00a0cloth face cover\u00a0when they have to go out in public. The only individuals who should not wear a cloth face covering are children under age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, or is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.\u00a0 Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.<\/p>\n

\"face<\/a><\/p>\n

Put distance between yourself and other people outside of your home<\/h2>\n

Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms\u2019 length) from other people.<\/p>\n

Wash your hands often<\/h2>\n

The proper way to wash your hands<\/a><\/p>\n

How to make homemade hand sanitizer<\/a><\/p>\n

Wash your hands\u00a0often with soap and water, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available,\u00a0use a hand sanitizer. \u00a0Avoid touching\u00a0your eyes, nose, and mouth\u00a0with unwashed hands.<\/p>\n

Clean and disinfect\u00a0frequently touched surfaces daily<\/h2>\n

This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.<\/p>\n

Be alert for symptoms of COVID-19.<\/h2>\n

Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell.\u00a0 Other symptoms may include:\u00a0 fatigue, headache, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.<\/p>\n

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider.<\/h2>\n

For more information about older adults and COVID 19, go to https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/aging\/covid19-guidance.html<\/a><\/p>\n

But, if you are confirmed as positive for COVID-19,<\/h2>\n

Here are 10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 at Home (English<\/a><\/strong>) \/ (Spanish<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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The CDC Reports 8 out of 10 COVID-19 deaths reported in the U.S. have been in adults 65 years old and older.\u00a0 Older adults are also at higher risk for severe illness.\u00a0 Here is how you can take care of yourself and those you love. WEAR A MASK Cover your mouth and nose with a…<\/p>\n

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