Help Your Family Stay Safe with these COVID-19 Heath Tips from the CDC.
If you are sick with COVID-19, your health care provider may recommend the following to relieve symptoms:
1) Medications to reduce fever (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
2) Drinking water to stay hydrated
3) Getting plenty of rest to help your body fight off the virus
If you are more likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19, your health care provider may recommend other treatments approved or authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA approves drugs to treat COVID-19. During a public health emergency, the FDA can also authorize safe and effective medical devices, vaccines, and treatments more quickly using emergency use authorization.
Talk to your health care provider to see which COVID-19 treatment or medication may be right for you. Supply for some options is extremely limited. Your health care provider can help determine if you are eligible.
On November 10, 2020, in response to the alarming, upward trajectory of COVID-19, positive case results Governor Tony Evers gave a televised State of the State speech to Wisconsinites. The following infographics: :Executive Order #94; "Stay Home to Stay Safe" come from Governor Tony Evers's office in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS.)
When you go out or stay home these four simple tips help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The infographics below are derived from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 guides.
WEAR A MASK
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people wear masks in public places and when you are around people who who are not members of your household.
The CDC states that: "Masks should NOT be worn by children under age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing.",
Make sure your cloth mask covers your
nose,chin and fits snug around your ears.
Masks with a nose clip or fastener
are preferable.
WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer
for at least 20 seconds. Remember to dry your
hands with a clean towel.
Hand washing after you have come in contact with people in large gatherings,or not practicing social distancing is always a good
idea.
MAINTAIN A SIX FOOT DISTANCE
Two arms' lengths or two park benches keep your distance from others when outside your household. Note that bike paths are often congested with fellow exercisers. Bicyclists can spread the droplets far
beyond the six foot range of social distancing. Sometimes it's best to choose a less-
traveled route.
COVER YOUR COUGH OR SNEEZE
A sneeze spreads droplets six feet. Those water drops may remain airborne for at ;least two hours. Cover your mouth with a disposable towel or napkin when you cough or sneeze.
If you still plan to travel as the total number of Corona Virus rates in Wisconsin continue to rise,(71, 490 as reported by the Department of Health Services as of 8/25/2020) consider adding emergency essentials to your travel plan.. Find a helpful list of safety supplies in our latest article, "What to Bring on Your Wisconsin Daytrip" at Travelog WI.
