COVID-19

#StopTheSpread

Stay Informed on Coronavirus! #StopTheSpread

Due to the rapidly changing status of this disease, please refer to the CDC’s official website for more information.

 

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Keep Informed During the Outbreak!

 

For the latest COVID‐19 developments, prevention tips, and what to do if you suspect infection, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, South Carlina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the World Health Organization websites.

What is COVID-19?

The coronavirus is a highly contagious virus that affects the respiratory system.

How it Spreads:

Coronavirus primarily spreads through the air (cough and sneezing) and aso from physical interactions like shaking hands or touching others.   

High-Risk Individuals:

Individuals with compromised immue systems, those with heart and/or lung disease, as well as adults over 60 years of age are at higher risk to contracting the virus.  

Symptoms:

General Symptoms

Fever
Cough
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty Breathing

Severe Symptoms

Pneumonia
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Kidney Failure
Death 

How to #StopTheSpread:

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