HEALTH RESOURCES & GENERAL INFORMATION

PREVENTING & MANAGING COVID-19

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• What is COVID-19 (coronavirus), and how is it different from normal flu?
   

• What are the symptoms?

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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

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• When should I get tested?
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• 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.

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• Who is considered high risk?

  • People over 60​

  • People with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes

  • Learn more here

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• 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

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• How to Best Protect Yourself and Others from Coronavirus​​

  • Recommendations for Households with Suspected Coronavirus Disease​

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• Social Distancing is essential during this time

  • Importance of Social Distancing​

  • Social Distancing FAQs: What you can and can't do right now​

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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