Facemasks are crucial for health workers and people who care for someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). This helps prevent spreading the disease to others.
Always wash your hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. While there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, Mercyhealth urges everyone to remain vigilant but not panic.
