NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES AND UPDATES

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• You have confirmed or suspected COVID-19  
• You were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19
• You have symptoms of COVID-19: Wa Dept. of Health

PRINTABLE FACT SHEETS:

What to do if: You have COVID-19 symptoms

Use Social Distancing

Practice social distancing by keeping extra space between yourself and others to reduce the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.

• Stay home whenever possible.
• Keep at least 6 feet of space between yourself and others.
• Avoid crowded areas.
• Greet people without touching.
• Help family and friends who need assistance staying home.

Practice Healthy Habits

Everyone should practice healthy habits to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses:

• Wash hands often.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with an elbow or tissue.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces.

Find additional tips to protect you, your family, and your community.

What To Do If You Are Sick

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Most people who have COVID-19 experience mild illness similar to a cold or flu. Some people are at higher risk of serious illness, including people with underlying health conditions and older adults.

If you are sick, you should stay home and rest. If you feel you need medical evaluation, or you are at higher risk of complications, stay home and call your health care provider for guidance.

See the Department of Health's guidelines for people who have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19.

COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new type of coronavirus. Most people who have COVID-19 experience mild illness similar to a cold or flu.

Some people are at higher risk for severe illness, including:

• People with health conditions
• Older adults

Note: The Centers for Disease control no longer include pregnant women as being at higher risk for severe illness. However, there is special guidance available for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Common symptoms are:

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty Breathing

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What to do if: You have COVID-19 symptoms

Learn more about COVID-19 on the CDC's website.

The Kitsap Public Health District is working closely with the Washington State Department of Health and the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our activities include:

• Investigating COVID-19 cases in Kitsap and notifying people identified as having been in close contact with confirmed cases.
• Providing guidance to Kitsap health care providers.
• Sharing information with local agencies, organizations, businesses and community groups.
• Providing daily updates to the public and news media.
• Encouraging Kitsap residents to take steps to protect their health and the health of their community.
• Providing education about social distancing measures.

• Washington State COVID-19 Website
• Washington Department of Health COVID-19 Website
• CDC COVID-19 Website
• World Health Organization COVID-19 Website

• Kitsap Public Health District Advisories and Updates
• Washington State Department of Health Guidance
• Centers for Disease Control Guidance