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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) told Americans to start preparing for the spread of the coronavirus. The CDC states that the best and easiest thing you can do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is wash your hands!

The CDC does not recommend wearing a facemask to prevent the coronavirus. Only people who have the coronavirus or are showing symptoms should wear a facemask. Wearing a facemask protects others from infection. 

 What you can do:

     The No. 1 thing to do is to 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.

       Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wipes with at least 60% alcohol.

       Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, like cellphones.

       Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

      Stay home when you are sick.

       Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.

 Symptoms include

       Dry cough

       Sneezing

       Fever

     Shortness of breath

 Those at a higher risk

     Young

      Elderly

      Those with weak immune symptoms

As the situation is constantly changing, the CDC is the most current and knowledgeable source on a national level. Use the CDC website to stay up to date with the most accurate information:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html  

For more information, contact the Butler Cooperative Extension Service at 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown or call 270-526-3767.

            Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

By: Tracy M. Cowles, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

Source: Natalie Jones, Family Health Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture