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questions from non-clinical family members
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What is COVID-19?
• A Coronavirus discovered in 2019
• Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that include the common cold as
well as SARS/MERS
• Spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person
How long can it survive on surfaces?
• Hours to days depending on the type of surface material
• CDC recommends daily disinfection
Why is it so contagious?
• It is Novel meaning new as in not previously identified—so no one has
any immunity to it yet
Can kids get it?
• Yes but they seem to have milder cases than adults, we aren’t sure why
How can I protect my family?
• Stay home - practice social distancing stay at least 6 feet away from
others
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, mouth
• Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue—then throw in the trash
• Launder washable toys with warmest water possible
Can I wash my husband/wife’s scrubs with the family’s clothes?
• Yes, use warm or hot water
• If your spouse can put the scrubs into a drawstring bag, empty the
scrubs into the washer and then drop in the drawstring bag to wash as
well.
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