Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) |
By Assistant Chief Michael Caron | |
March 27, 2020 | |
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (2 meters or 6 feet) with people who are unwell. How it spreads Do - Don't - |
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Hyperlinks: | Suffolk County Health Services COVID-19 NYS COVID-19 Website CDC COVID-19 Information |