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Public Safety Officials Monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19)
City of Oceanside public safety personnel are closely monitoring developments with the COVID-19 virus. The novel coronavirus is a rapidly evolving situation.
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency updates a weekly count of patients being monitored: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/coronavirus/#COVID-19SD. You may also review the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) webpage for national updates here.
SYMPTOMS OF THE VIRUS
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reported mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- fever
- cough
- shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
At this time, the CDC believes that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF?
Practice everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
These everyday habits can help prevent the spread of several viruses.
People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their health care provider immediately.
*If you are traveling, read the CDC recommentions on What travelers can do to protect themselves and others.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) HANDOUT
SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
UNITED STATES CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
