How should I talk to my kids about COVID-19?
Make yourself available to listen and to talk. Let children know they can come to you when they have questions.Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online.
What is considered close contact during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Close contact is defined by CDC as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.
What should I do if I had close contact with someone with COVID-19?
The best way to protect yourself and others is to stay home for 14 days if you think you’ve been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Check your local health department’s website for information about options in your area to possibly shorten this quarantine period.
Can COVID-19 spread through breathing and talking?
The study reported that even breathing or talking could possibly release tiny particles (Bioaerosols) carrying the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID 19. The team explained that the virus can stay suspended in the air in the ultrafine mist that is produced when infected people exhale.
Does COVID-19 cause gastrointestinal symptoms?
Although respiratory symptoms predominate the clinical manifestations of COVID-19, gastrointestinal symptoms have been observed in a subset of patients. Notably, some patients have nausea/vomiting as the first clinical manifestation of COVID-19, which is often overlooked by people.
How long does the COVID-19 virus live on surfaces?
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What type of mask should I wear during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Some masks work better to help to stop the spread of COVID-19. Recommended masks include:
- Non-medical disposable masks.
- Masks that fit properly (snugly around the nose and chin with no large gaps around the sides of the face).
- Masks made with breathable fabric, such as cotton.
- Masks made with tightly woven fabric (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when held up to a light source).
- Masks with two or three layers.
- Masks with inner filter pockets.
Are smokers more likely to contract COVID-19?
Smoking cigarettes can leave smokers more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, which is why there’s never been a better time to quit smoking. FDA’s Every Try Counts campaign has supportive tips and tools to help smokers get closer to quitting for good.
Can pets transmit the coronavirus disease to their owners?
At this time, there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person, typically through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Why is the COVID-19 swab test not 100% accurate?
No test is 100% accurate all of the time. Some things that may affect the test’s accuracy include:• You may have the virus, but the swab might not collect it from your nose or throat.• The swab or mucus sample may be accidentally contaminated by the virus during collection or analysis.• The nasal or throat swab may not be kept at the correct temperature before it can be analyzed.• The chemicals used to extract the virus genetic material and make copies of the virus DNA may not work correctly.
Can the coronavirus disease virus spread through drinking water?
The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods used in most municipal drinking water systems should remove or inactivate COVID-19.