HEALTH RESOURCES & GENERAL INFORMATION

PREVENTING & MANAGING COVID-19

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What are the best ways to prevent contracting/spreading COVID-19?
- Stay home, unless seeking medical care or essentials
- Wear a face cover/mask when in public (please reserve medical masks for healthcare workers)
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

When should I get tested?
All L.A. County and city residents now eligible to get COVID-19 test, free
L.A. County residents: to register to get tested in click here.

Who is considered high risk?
- People over 60
- People with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes
- Learn more here

How does the virus spread?
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes
- Anybody can be a carrier even if they're asymptomatic
- Learn more here

How to Best Protect Yourself and Others from Coronavirus
- Recommendations for Households with Suspected Coronavirus Disease

Social Distancing is essential during this time
- Importance of Social Distancing
- Social Distancing FAQs: What you can and can't do right now

Important Tips for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

Stay home to save lives unless you require medical treatment or need essentials
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
Maintain social distance of 6 feet
Wear a protective face cover when out in public
For more prevention tips, visit the CDC website