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COVID- 19 : Is Hillsborough ready? Health Department says yes, bu . . . http : //www.newsoforange . com/community/article_074fdal8 -6385 . . . <br /> crowds or group settings, based on planning done for an influenza pandemic . As we learn more <br /> about how COVID - 19 spreads , this guidance will be updated where necessary, " Prelipp said . <br /> Additional tips and information on the cornonavirus <br /> The Centers for Disease Control ( CDC) is urging communities to prepare now . Everyone should <br /> take simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID - 19 and other respiratory illnesses : <br /> • Wash your hands frequently. Wash with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds . If water is <br /> not available , use an alcohol - based hand sanitizer . <br /> • Avoid touching your face . You cannot get sick from this virus if it does not enter your nose , <br /> mouth or eyes . <br /> • Cough and sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue , then throw away the tissue <br /> • Avoid close contact with people who are sick <br /> • Stay home when you or a family member is sick <br /> • Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces . <br /> • People with mild symptoms should stay home and rest . People who are severely ill or at high <br /> risk for severe illness should stay home and call their health care provider . <br /> Who is at Higher Risk? <br /> If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID - 19 because of your age or because you <br /> have a serious long-term health problem , it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce <br /> your risk of getting sick with the disease . <br /> Early information out of China , where COVID - 19 first started , shows that some people are at <br /> higher risk of getting very sick from this illness . This includes : <br /> • Older adults ( 60 + ) <br /> • People who have serious chronic medical conditions like : <br /> • Heart disease <br /> 4 of 5 3 / 17/2020 , 4 : 02 PM <br />