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HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 31, 2020)
Stay Home – Cover Coughs & Sneezes – Wash Your Hands
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to have Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox.. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Washington County delivered
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to have Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox.. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Governor Hogan
As stated in the video above, we will get through this together. Below is an extensive list of resources available for Maryland businesses. We have also compiled a list of
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. All media inquiries related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) incident should be directed to Danielle Weaver
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER All media inquiries related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) incident should be directed
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 25, 2020) – The Washington County Joint Information Center (JIC) would like to provide an update to the March 22, 2020 briefing. Two City of Hagerstown firefighters and three Community
The Health Department strongly encourages the community to continue preventive measures: such as cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your face, clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily, and stay at home if you are sick.
Once you have spoken with someone on the COVID-19 care line -301-730-9170- or to your physician about your symptoms you may be directed to Meritus’s drive-thru screening clinic to be tested for the flu (this is the first step) and then COVID-19.
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and hospitals.
Steps to Proper Handwashing:
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are a good alternative when soap and water are not available to wash your hands.
When to Wash
You should always wash your hands BEFORE:
You should always wash your hands AFTER:
The CDC defines social distancing as it applies to COVID-19 as “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible.” That’s all well and good, but let’s break down what that means in real life.
Social Distancing Tips
Should I Go to Work?
If possible, businesses should establish policies and practices that facilitate social distancing between employees and with the public. These include flexible worksites (telework) and hours (e.g., staggered shifts).
If your work requires you to be on site, consider whether the worksite can be rearranged to support social distancing.
And remember to follow good hygiene practices like frequent handwashing and cleaning of common surfaces.
If you are eligible to telework, plan your work and take-home materials and equipment that you will need.
Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus disease 2019 by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water.
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Follow these steps for proper handwashing to prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
