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Reminder: Please wear a mask in public where social distancing is not possible in order to protect your self and others.

Take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing the recommended cloth face covering by CDC in public spaces. You can make a cloth face covering from a t-shirt, scarf or cloth napkin. Please do not use or hoard medical grade masks. Those are for healthcare professionals working in the frontlines.... https://on.nyc.gov/2ULh2pc

Important Message to New Yorkers: STAY HOME! When you stay home, you help slow the spread of #COVID19 and protect others from becoming critically ill and dying. Staying home not only protects you and your loved ones but also protects essential workers, including health care providers and retail workers, who must continue to work: ... Stay home and save lives!

Are you feeling mildly sick? Slight cough or fever? Department of Health advises to assume you have #COVID19 and stay home! Stay home for at least 7 days after your symptoms started. ... Make sure that you have been fever-free for 3 days and that your cough and sore throat are better. DON'T go to Emergency Room to seek healthcare or COVID-19 testing if you are NOT severely ill! https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page For coronavirus info visit https://on.nyc.gov/2uX5OnA and text COVID to 692-692 for updates from @NotifyNYC

These are challenging times so if you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious and afraid, or other symptoms of distress know that these are all normal reactions to stress. If you need support, free mental health services are available to all New Yorkers, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status. New Yorkers can access a range of mental health services by phone or online while at home! ... https://on.nyc.gov/2QJmwOY

The BEST way to protect yourself from COVID-19 according to experts Avoid all unnecessary events, travel or interactions. Stay at home as much as you can. Wash 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 or your sleeve when sneezing or coughing. Do not use your hands.... Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Do not shake hands. Instead, wave Monitor your heath more closely than usual for cold or flu symptoms. Create more personal space between yourself and others. This is called social distancing Please share this! For coronavirus info visit https://on.nyc.gov/2uX5OnA and text COVID to 692-692 for updates from @NotifyNYC https://on.nyc.gov/2xxL3Qh

New Yorkers: The next time you're at the grocery store or outside don't forget to keep 6 feet between you and the people around you. By keeping your distance, you can help STOP the spread of COVID-19 For coronavirus info visit https://on.nyc.gov/2uX5OnA and text COVID to 692-692 for updates from @NotifyNYC

FDNY urges New Yorkers to only call 911 during a real emergency. Please allow first responders to assist those most in need. Only call 911 if you need help right away. If you have mild symptoms such as slight cough doctors advise that you stay home and monitor your symptoms. This is so hospitals don't get overwhelmed with huge influx of patients and doctors can tend to the most sick patients. For coronavirus info visit https://on.nyc.gov/2uX5OnA and text COVID to 692-692 ...for updates from @NotifyNYC See more

Tips for protecting your family, neighbors and yourself Remember you may have the virus and not have any symptoms but still get other people sick. So, please * Stay home as much as possible... * Do not go on playdates * Only go out for essentials like grocery shopping * Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects like your phone or remote controller * Avoid activities that involve other children and families Staying home is cool and it saves lives! Message from NYC Health Commissioner https://on.nyc.gov/3brQsHh

Stay Home, New Yorkers: What You Need to Know Now About COVID-19 according to DOHMH What does community transmission mean? It means that COVID-19 is circulating in NYC and that we should act as if we are all exposed. If you are sick, you must stay home.... Only seek health care if you are very sick. We need to make sure people with severe illness will be able to stay in a hospital or intensive care unit if they need to. Even if you are not sick, stay home as much as you can: work from home, study from home and avoid all unnecessary interactions and events. https://on.nyc.gov/2xxL3Qh

What are the symptoms you need to know about COVID-19 according to DOHMH? Commonly reported symptoms include: o Fever (temperature over 100.4 degrees F or 38 degrees C) o Cough o Shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)... o Sore throat If you have any of these symptoms, and they are not due to a preexisting health condition like asthma or emphysema, you may have COVID-19 and you must STAY home. https://on.nyc.gov/2xxL3Qh

Stay Home, New Yorkers: What You Need to Know Now About COVID-19 according to DOHMH Who is most at risk for COVID-19? People who are at most risk for severe illness are people who are over 50 years old or who have other health conditions, including chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system.... People with regular close contact with someone who has or could have COVID-19 are also at higher risk. This includes people who live in the same home, caretakers who work in the home or sexual partners.