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What to Do if You are Sick:

The CDC has several tips for what to do if you are sick. All of the information is

Stay home unless seeking medical attention

Clean surfaces regularly

Wear a mask to limit spreading the disease

Separate yourself from people + animals in your
home + use a separate bathroom if possible

Wash hands frequently with soap + warm
water for at least 20 seconds

Call ahead before visiting the doctor
to tell them you might have COVID-19

Cover your mouth and nose when you
cough and sneeze using your elbow or a tissue

Monitor symptoms + seek
medical attention if they get worse

Steps the Government is Taking
As cases of COVID-19 continue to make their way around the world, the U.S.
government has been taking steps to minimize its impact here. The CDC has deployed
almost 500 staff members to 39 locations around the world that include U.S. ports of
entry, state and local health departments, military bases, and quarantine locations.
CDC personnel are also working with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at
eleven U.S. airports, where all flights from China have been diverted for passenger
screening. The Federal Government announced that flights from Europe will be
banned for 30 days starting on March 13. Universities and school districts across
the U.S. have moved to online class, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19.
All sports leagues have cancelled their seasons, and gatherings such as parades
and concerts have faced widespread cancellation. As the pandemic goes on,
states have issued stricter measures like closing bars and limiting restaurants to take-
out only. Some states have even imposed curfews. The U.S. president declared
a national emergency, which will allow billions of dollars in federal funds to go
toward fighting COVID-19. It also sets FEMA in motion. The declaration allows more
supplies and personnel to go toward COVID-19. Many governors have also issued
state of emergency orders in their states, which generally give them more flexibility
to respond in the best way possible.

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