The CDC (Shae Thompson)
Fact #1 located in "How to Protect Yourself and Others"
The original source of this fact is the NNDSS (National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance Systems), which is regulated by the CDC. This information is correct and verifiable by the NNDSS, who keeps careful surveillance and provides data and statistics on diseases.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Fact #2 located in "What to Do If You Are Sick"
The original source of this fact is NCIRD (National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Division of Viral Diseases. This information is correct and has been verified as a fact by the CDC.
- Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
Fact #3 located in "Symptoms of Coronavirus"
The original source of this fact is the NCIRD (National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Division of Viral Diseases. This information is correct and has been verified as a fact by the CDC.These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Fact #4 located in "What to Do If You Are Sick"
The original source of this fact is NCIRD (National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Division of Viral Diseases. This information is correct and has been verified as a fact by the CDC.As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Fact #5 located in "Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19"
The original source of this fact is NCIRD (National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases), Division of Viral Diseases. This information is correct and responding to and preventing viral diseases is one of the main objectives of the Division of Viral Diseases.CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.