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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Posted on: March 13, 2020 - 3:17pm
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The COVID-19 Pandemic is fast moving situation with ever changing information.  The Town of Hopkinton is closely monitoring the information and is in contact with the State of New Hampshire concerning this disease.  We will work to provide accurate information.  Below are links to websites where you will find accurate, updated, and complete information.  For additional information you can call 2-1-1.

Despite increased testing in our communities, the NH DHHS has not yet identified any widespread transmission in NH nor individuals who test positive without clearly identified risk factors (e.g. travel or contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case). Any person who develops fever or respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) should stay home away from others and seek health advice by phone from a healthcare provider to discuss symptoms and any risk factors for COVID-19.

How you can protect yourself and others:

There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick from viral respiratory infections, and help prevent transmitting infections to others, including:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Stay home from work or school if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
  • Get a flu shot - it is not too late to be protected from flu.

Resources:

NH Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Site:  https://www.nh.gov/covid19/

Center for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 website:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 website:  https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus 

MAP-COVID-19 Global Case by Johns Hopkins CSSE:  https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html?fbclid=IwAR2DjybbyHxm9UZAxHUlcWxnRD...