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==General Measures==
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* Exercise general infection precautions
*Person-to-person transmission occurs with close contact (6 feet)
*'''Direct Transmission:''' contact with mucous membranes or respiratory droplets
*'''Indirect Transmission:''' cough —> secretions left on surface —> 2nd person touches surface secretions and touches face & mucous membranes
*'''Hygiene General Recommendations'''
** Avoid touching your face
** Frequent Handwashing
**Alcohol based hand sanitizer
**Diligent hand wasing
**20 seconds minimum
**Image shows commonly forgotten areas: thumb (ulnar aspect), fingertips, WRIST (Borrowed from WHO Hand Hygiene for Healthcare)
** Wear a mask if you develop respiratory symptoms (fever, cough, rhinorrhea, congestion) to prevent spread
**Avoid unnecessary travel
**Stay home if symptomatic
** Home care does not mean being out in the parks with other groups of people
** Contact your supervisor: due to expected HCW shortages, minor symptoms may be allowed to continue working with adequate PPE to prevent infection spread
 
==Field Hospitals==
 
==Alternative Testing Sites==
 
==COVID-Specific Clinics==
 
==Quarantine/Isolation Centers==
 
==Telemedicine==
 
==EMS==

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