50 Essential COVID-19 Tips the CDC Wants You to Know

  1. Wash your hands before leaving your house
  2. Wash your hands before and after most activities
  3. Stay at least 6 feet away from others (but droplets from a sneeze or cough can spread as much as 13 feet!)
  4. Wear a cloth face covering when out in public
  5. Wear it over your nose and mouth
  6. Wash your mask after every use using the hottest water setting the material can withstand
  7. Use no-touch trash cans
  8. Host any gatherings outside
  9. Bring your own food and drink to gatherings
  10. Disinfect surfaces in your home every day
  11. Don’t wipe them dry immediately but let them stay damp for the recommended time
  12. Schedule appointments instead of just walking in
  13. Wait in your car until your appointment time
  14. Wear a face mask at the gym
  15. Stay away from gym equipment that can’t be easily disinfected
  16. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
  17. Rub it in for at least 30 seconds – less than that is not effective
  18. Go shopping during non-peak hours
  19. Avoid playgrounds
  20. Sit in the backseat of someone else’s car, not the passenger seat
  21. Don’t wear gloves when running errands
  22. Wear gloves when cleaning or taking care of someone who is sick
  23. Use touchless forms of payment if possible
  24. Set your car a/c on non-recirculation made
  25. Limit contact with delivery people
  26. Use drive-thru ATMs
  27. Take the stairs instead of the elevator when possible
  28. Use disposable items when you are with other people or dining out
  29. Don’t let other people pet your animals
  30. Avoid frequently touched surfaces
  31. Wash your hands after collecting mail
  32. Use disinfecting wipes on gas pumps before using them
  33. Pack hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes when traveling
  34. Dine outside at restaurants
  35. Use digital library services
  36. Read more HERE.
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