how-can-i-protect-myself.md

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July 17, 2020	How to protect yourself	post	/protect-yourself/how-can-i-help-protect-myself/ /protect-yourself/six-feet-away-cloth-face-covering/ /protect-yourself/how-can-i-protect-myself/	agency url cdc https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html	How can I protect myself?

The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus. COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. To avoid being exposed:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Put at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Wear a mask when around others. Children under 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing or is incapacitated should not wear a mask.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

For more information about how to protect yourself, see the CDC’s How to Protect Yourself & Others.