Taken from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
The risk of COVID-19 in Washington is increasing.
Public health is identifying more cases in the state. This suggests COVID-19 is spreading in Washington.
What is coronavirus?
Coronavirus is a group of viruses that includes the common cold. If you’ve ever had a runny nose, cough or sore throat, you’ve likely had a form of coronavirus.
Coronaviruses can cause mild illness, like a cold, or severe illness, like pneumonia. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms.
Coronaviruses often spread through:
• Coughs and sneezes.
• Close personal contact.
• Touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
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How can I protect myself and my family?
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. Throw used tissues in the trash and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
- Stay home and away from others when you’re sick.
Cold and flu are out there, too. So far this season, flu has made hundreds of Pierce County people sick and at least a dozen have died. Vaccine is your best protection against the flu. It’s not too late to get your flu shot.
