Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS
WHO CAN BECOME INFECTED BY THE VIRUS? ANYONE
WHO IS AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING MORE SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS IF THEY BECOME INFECTED?
Older Adults and people with underlying diseases that include:
- Lung Disease
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
PROTECT YOURSELF
*Take Everyday Precautions like:
Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
Social Distancing = at least 6 feet between you and anyone else
*Stock up on supplies and medications
*Avoid crowds
*If there is an Outbreak in West Newbury, please stay home as much as possible.
PROTECT OTHERS
*Stay at home if you are sick
*Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or a sleeve covered elbow
*If you are sick, Wear a facemask when you are around other people.
*Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19, DEVELOP A FEVER AND RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS A COUGH OR DIFFICULTY BREATHING: CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY
For more information, the following websites can be reviewed.
MA Department of Public Health (DPH) website at: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
Please Contact the West Newbury Board of Health with any Questions:
WN Health Agent, Paul Sevigny at 978-833-7458 or email psevigny@wnewbury.org
Public Health Nurse, Diane Dardeno RN at 781-710-0841 or email phn.wnewbury@gmail.com