NXT Director of Participant Health & Safety, Ian McGinnis, gives us some helpful tips for staying healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.

What are the symptoms?

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

How does it spread?

COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets. Droplets are produced when an infected person exhales, coughs, or sneezes.
- The droplets can be directly inhaled by a person standing in close proximity to the infected individual.
- They can land on a surface (countertop, railing, doorknob) or hand which can be touched by a non-infected individual and transmitted to them when they touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.
COVID-19 can be spread by an infected individual even if they’re not experiencing symptoms.

How can you protect yourself?

Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
If soap is unavailable, use hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Practice social distancing
- Keep about 6 feet between yourself and others
  - This is about the distance that respiratory droplets can travel from a cough or sneeze.

How can you protect others?

It is extremely important that we protect those who are most vulnerable - the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions (heart disease, lung disease, diabetes)
Stay home if you’re sick!
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
You can wear a facemask if you’re sick - this prevents your respiratory droplets from being expelled.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Please see the following additional resources and communications which may provide further answers to your questions.

CDC - Coronavirus Overview
CDC - Travel Recommendations (China)
CDC - Frequently Asked Questions
CDC - Travelers Health
PA Department of Health - Coronavirus
WHO - Advice for Coronavirus
U.S. Department of State - Country Specific Travel Information
USOPC - Coronavirus Update

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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