Get the Facts on The Coronavirus
COVID-19 is a dangerous disease caused by a virus discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It is very contagious and has quickly spread around the world.
Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Some symptoms might not be listed. A good way of knowing if you have COVID-19 is to get tested with either an at-home kit or at the Garfield County Hospital.
Seek medical care if you:
Have Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
Variants
Quarantine and Isolation
You quarantine and stay away from others when you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
You isolate when you are sick or when you have been infected with the virus, even if you don’t have symptoms.
| If you were exposed to COVID-19 and are NOT up-to-date on COVID-19 Vaccinations | Stay Home, Quarantine for at least 5 days, Get tested. | After Quarantine, watch for symptoms | Take precautions until day 10, wear a mask, avoid travel, avoid high-risk people |
| If you were exposed to COVID-19 and are up-to-date with vaccination or had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days | No Quarantine, unless you develop symptoms, Get Tested. | Watch for symptoms | Take precautions until day 10, wear a mask, avoid travel, avoid high-risk people. |
| If you tested positive for COVID-19 or you have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status |
Stay home for at least 5 days, or if you are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and your symptoms are improving. Stay away from others in your home. If you did not have symptoms- End isolation after at least 5 full days after your positive test. |
If you are severely ill with COVID-19, isolate for at least 10 days and consult your doctor. | Take precautions until day 10. Wear a mask, avoid travel, avoid being around high-risk people. |
How to Protect Yourself & Others
- Get Vaccinated
- Wear a Mask
- Stay 6 feet away from others
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces
- Test to prevent spread to others
- Wash your hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
- Monitor your health daily
* Copied from the CDC Website, to view the original information HERE
