According to the most recent information from the Pima County Health Department, in the Town of Marana, there have been 89 total COVID-19 infections in October and 564 in November with accelerating infections in the first few days of December. To help reduce the spread and keep others safe, the Town recommends that everyone follow the CDC guidelines:
The following information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
COVID-19 spreads easily from person to person, mainly by the following routes:
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breathes, sings or talks.
Respiratory droplets cause infection when they are inhaled or deposited on mucous membranes, such as those that line the inside of the nose and mouth.
People who are infected but do not have symptoms can also spread the virus to others.
Click here to learn more about basics of COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and others.
Click here to learn more about COVID-19 symptoms.
Click here to learn what you can do if you are sick or caring for a sick person.
WEAR a mask
Your mask helps protect those around you
Illustration from the CDC website showing a person wearing a mask.
COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout, or sing. These droplets can then land in the mouths or noses of people who are near you or they may breathe these droplets in.
Masks are a simple barrier to help prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching others. Studies show that masks reduce the spray of droplets when worn over the nose and mouth.
You should wear a mask, even if you do not feel sick. This is because several studies have found that people with COVID-19 who never develop symptoms (asymptomatic) and those who are not yet showing symptoms (pre-symptomatic) can still spread the virus to other people. The main function of wearing a mask is to protect those around you, in case you are infected but not showing symptoms.
It is especially important to wear a mask when you are unable to stay at least 6 feet apart from others since COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
sOCIAL DISTANCE
COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be inhaled into the lungs. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. Since people can spread the virus before they know they are sick, it is important to stay at least 6 feet away from others when possible, even if you—or they—do not have any symptoms. Social distancing is especially important for people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
MODIFY YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES WHEN GOING OUT
In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.
Keep these items on hand when venturing out: a face mask, tissues, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.
Should you go out? Learn what factors to consider before you head out.
WASH YOUR HANDS
To prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19, CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because it reduces the amount of many types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Illustration from the CDC website showing a variety of hand sanitizers
VISIT THE CDC WEBSITE FOR MORE GUIDELINES
To learn more about health, safety, testing, and more, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
