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File #: 20-1526 MEETING DATE: 3/16/2020
Request for approval of COVID-19 Response Plan
Approve the attached COVID-19 Response Plan to minimize the risk of transmission of this virus.
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City Council/ AGENDA March 16, 2020
Public Financing Authority
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment to Service Agreement
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Siemens Mobility Inc., for Streetlight Transfer,
Retrofit, and Maintenance Service" approved as to form by the City Attorney, dated
March 6, 2017, increasing Compensation for all standard maintenance and extraordinary
maintenance tasks identified in Exhibit B by 9%, which reflects partial Consumer Price
Index adjustment since March 2017.
Approved 7-0
24. 20-1502 Approved the appointment of Dahle Bulosan to the position of Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) and authorized the City Manager to execute the
employment agreement
Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the "Employment Agreement Between the
City of Huntington Beach and Dahle Bulosan" for the position of Chief Financial Officer.
Approved 7-0
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
25. 20-1481 ConsWer establishment of an ad hoG Art in PubliG Plares Commit
While -also direGting staff to pursue development of a publiG
26. 20 1526 Requested for approval of COVID-19 Response Plan
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the attached COVID-19 Response Plan to minimize the risk of transmission of
this virus; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-15, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Ratifying the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Huntington Beach."
Approved as amended 7-0
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS (Not Agendized)
Comments provided by Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Peterson, Carr, Brenden, and Semeta
ADJOURNMENT -At 6:56 PM
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is
Monday, April 6, 2020, at 4:00 PM in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH RATIFYING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS, conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the health and safety of persons
and property have arisen both Internationally and within the United States as a result of the
introduction of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a novel communicable disease, which was
first detected in December 2019; and
COVID-19 has spread globally to over 70 countries, and throughout the state of
California. Due to the increasing number of transmission in our surrounding communities,
COVID-19 has created conditions that are likely to be beyond the control of local resources and
require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
The Governor of the State of California Proclaimed a State of Emergency on March 4,
2020 and has issued Executive Orders to guide local response; and
Pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal 8,60.070 A, the City Manager/Director of
Emergency Management is hereby empowered to request the City Council to proclaim the
existence or threatened existence of a local emergency;
There is the serious potentially severe threat to the health, safety and welfare of persons
and property in the City of Huntington Beach due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. A Local Emergency as defined in California Government Code Section 8558(c)
and Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.60 exists in the City of
Huntington Beach. The Director of Emergency Management shall review, at least
every 14 days until such Local Emergency is terminated, the need for continuing
the Local Emergency.
2. The City Manager, and Director of Emergency Management under Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.60, is hereby the authorized representative of
the City of Huntington Beach for all purposes and to take all actions for the
preparation, mitigation, response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
20-8564/227525
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-15
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of March , 2020.
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INITIATED REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Res. No. 2020-15
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE j ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on March 16, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Posey, Delgleize, Hardy, Semeta, Peterson, Carr, Brenden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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MEETING DATE: 3/16/2020
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Request for Approval of COVID-19 Response Plan
Statement of Issue:
The Federal Government has communicated that the time for trying to contain the COVID-19 virus (also referred to
as the Coronavirus) has passed, and that our efforts now should be directed towards mitigating transmission of the
disease. Of note, the mitigation effort are important because large scale transmission of the coronavirus among the
populations most vulnerable to COVID-19 (the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions) could overtax
and overrun our health care system.
Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 situation, there are no currently developed plans or best practices
to help guide the overall policy response. In an effort to ensure that we are HB Ready in Surf City to address the
evolving pandemic, City staff has developed a proposed COVID-19 Response Plan framework for City Council
consideration. This policy document, shown as Attachment 1, is recommended for approval to guide our activities
in the coming weeks and months.
Financial Impact:
Staff has been closely monitoring and tracking the fiscal impacts associated with the COVID-19 situation.
Previously, we had been projecting that the City would end FY 2019/20 with a $4.7 million surplus. However,
given the dramatic economic impacts we've seen in response to the coronavirus situation, we've been consistently
updating our fiscal projections.
Based on the most recent information available, we are projecting a significant decrease in TOT revenues, along
with modest reductions in Sales Tax and Charges for Services.
■ Transient Occupancy Tax Decrease — $2.5 - $3.0 Million
■ Sales Tax/ Charges for Service Decrease— $1.0 - $1.5 Million
■ TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE DECREASE: $3.5 - $4.5 Million
At the staff level, we are still working to refine our estimates, and will have more detailed projections available
within the next month. However, at this point in time, based on worst-case scenario projections, we do anticipate
being able to finish FY 2019/20 with a balanced budget. To help facilitate that reality, we are currently developing
financial response measures, the most significant of which involves holding non-essential vacant positions open
(there are currently 65.5 vacant FTE positions in the City). This will be an important measure, especially given the
lack of clarity as it relates to the current state of our economy.
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Recommended Action:
Approve the attached COVID-19 Response Plan to minimize the risk of transmission of this virus.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the COVID-19 Response Plan and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A pandemic is a
disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time. They also called on
governments to take urgent and aggressive action to suppress and control the spread of this disease.
The federal government has also determined that the time for containment of this virus is past, and an emphasis
must now be place on mitigating the transmission of the disease. The mitigation effort is critical because large
scale transmission of COVID-19 among the populations at risk to this virus could overtax and overrun our existing
health care system. The vulnerable population includes the elderly and those whose health is compromised.
In order to decrease the prevalence of this disease across California, the State has issued new guidance, directing
Californians to implement aggressive strategies to address the current situation. On March 2, 2020, the Orange
County Board of Supervisors adopted an emergency declaration and heightened training of health care providers
and first responders as they prepare for a potential increase of COVID-19 patients.
Given the unprecedented and evolving nature of the current situation, City staff have developed a local COVID-19
Response Plan. It includes three phases, with detailed response protocols in each stage. A summary of the plan
includes:
■ Phase I Response — Preparedness
o Threshold for enacting Phase I response
■ The County of Orange declares a local state of emergency in the county
o Key Phase I response protocols
■ Activate the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level III
■ Implement cleaning/sanitation/safety protocols at all City facilities
■ Increase public education and outreach efforts, especially to the most vulnerable, high-risk
communities
■ Establish and deploy a public information strategy
■ Review, develop, and update plans to account for reduction in available City personnel
■ Cancel all large gatherings/events that involve more than 250 people
■ For parts of the organization that serve high-risk populations, cancel any
gathering/event/program that gathers more than 10 people
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■ Phase II Response— Minimal to Moderate Community Transmission
o Threshold for enacting Phase II response
■ Federal, State, or County governments change in declaration
■ Community transition of COVID-19 in Orange County
o Key Phase H response protocols
■ All Phase I protocols stay in place
■ City Council declares a local emergency
■ Activate EOC to Level II, establish unified command
■ Close all non-essential recreational City services
■ No City special events with more than 50 people
■ Phase III Response — Substantial Community Transmission
o Threshold for enacting Phase III response
■ Increased community transmission in Orange County
■ Community transmission cases in Huntington Beach
o Key Phase Ill response protocols
■ All Phase I & II protocols stay in place
■ Activate EOC to Level I
■ Close all non-essential City facilities. The Police Department, Fire Department, Water,
Sewer, and certain backend functions in the Finance Department, Information Systems and
Administration would be operational
■ Cancel all contract classes and close all recreational centers
■ Cancel all City Council, commission, and community support meetings
Based on the pace of the current situation, City staff has identified and implemented the majority of the protocols in
the Phase I Response described above. The COVID-19 situation is quickly changing and updates will be provided
moving ahead.
City Council approval of the COVID-19 Response Plan is requested.
Environmental Status:
None.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery.
Attachment(s):
1. COVID-19 Response Plan
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COVI D-19 RESPONSE PLAN (March 2020)
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THRESHOLD Phase I - Preparedness Phase
GUIDELINES Community Mitigation Emergency Response City Services
Orange County Increase awareness and Increase response and Activate EOC to Level III
public education Personal Protective
Health Care Equipment (PPE) protocol Encourage employees to
Provide outreach and for responders stay home when sick
Agency Declaration public education to high
of Local State risk population Develop tracking program Implement cleaning and
Emergency Establish PIO messaging to follow high risk patients sanitation polices for the
g y strategy through the medical workplace
system
Update Alert-OC with a Order COVID approved
call-in message Update medical response cleaning supplies and
algorithms to include new develop guidance
Cancel large gatherings CDC protocols document
greater than 250 people.
Move to smaller Train first responders on Review, develop and
groupings modified protocols update work plans to
account for reduction in
Cancel gatherings of Maintain necessary PPE staff
more than 10 people for inventory
organizations that serve Provide cleaning supplies
high risk populations for city conference rooms
Close high risk classes No work related out of
on a case by case basis County travel/conferences
Practice social distancing
(physical space of at least
6' between individuals)
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COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN (March 2020)
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THRESHOLD Phase II - Minimal to Moderate Community Transmission
GUIDELINES
Community Mitigation Emergency Response City Services
Federal, State or Continue awareness and Institute employee City Council Declaration of
public education monitoring and health Local Emergency
County Change in tracking (temperature and
Declaration Continue to provide symptoms) Activate EOC to Level II,
outreach and public establish unified command
education to high risk Reduce non-essential staff
population assignments Require employees to stay
Community home when sick
Continue social Reduce activities to focus Close non-essential
transmission in distancing measures on operations recreational city services
Orange County Cancel large gatherings
greater than 250 people. Do not schedule city
Move to smaller special events over 50
groupings people
Limit work travel and
Cancel gathering of more conferences
than 10 people for
organizations that serve Develop staff reduction
high risk populations plan
Establish at least one
department illness
representative for each
department
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THRESHOLD Phase III - Substantial Community Transmission
GUIDELINES
Community Mitigation Emergency Response City Services
Federal, State or Continue awareness and Institute employee Activate EOC to Level I
public education monitoring and health
County Change in tracking (temperature and Arrange telecommute
Declaration Continue to provide symptoms) arrangements
outreach and public
education to high risk Evaluate service delivery Cancel all work travel
population model based on workforce
Increased health Cancel all contract classes
Continue social.
Community distancing measures Consider/cancel mutual Close recreational
transmission in aid services
Cancel large gatherings
Orange County greater than 250 people- Close City Hall to all non-
Move to smaller essential services
groupings
Community Cancel commission and
Organizations that serve community support
Transmission in high risk populations, meetings
Huntington Beach cancel gathering of more
than 10 people Cancel Council Meetings
Implement staff reduction
plan
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City of Huntington Beach
COVID-19 Response Plan
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HUNTINGTON BEACH
Background—COVID-19 History
• December 2019—COVID-19 outbreak begins in Wuhan City, China
• March 2,2020—County of Orange declared a countywide-emergency
• March 4,2020—State declares a State of Emergency
• March 11,2020—World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic
• March 13,2020—Federal Government declares a National Emergency
SUPPLEMENTAL
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• 3/16/2020
Our Strategy— Don't Panic, But Be HB Ready
•Given all of the misinformation that's out there in the public,the unknowns are creating a strong sense of
fear within our communities
• In response to the overall situation, we've worked to develop a logical COVID-19 response framework that
prioritizes public safety and maintenance of essential service operations
—HB Ready COVID-19 Response Plan
—Encourage aggressive social distancing practices
—Engage in consistent and timely public outreach
•Our efforts have been designed to institute appropriate response strategies that prioritizes mitigation of
COVID-19 spread locally,while instituting appropriate societal disruptions given the overall situation
The Facts
Until Yesterday Evening, Orange County Officials Identified as Low-Risk for Transmission
f here is now laboratory evidence of community transmission in• COVID-19 is likely spreading in the community.
t Orange County Coronavirus Case Counts
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Total Deaths 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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The Facts
81%of Those Infected with COVID-19 Only Experience Mild Symptoms
•All of the research and data regarding COVID-19 shows that-81%of those infected only have mild symptoms
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The Problem
Inability of Medical Care System to Treat all At-Risk Patients if Transmissions Spike
•The problem we're dealing with-the reason that society has been upended-is...
-Our medical system does not have the capacity to deal with all of patients who will need critical care services if
COVID-19 transmission rates stay constant
•Social disruptions we're all seeing now have been instituted to slow the spread of COVID-19 among the most
at-risk population
•This is needed, because here's the demographic and medical reality we're dealing with in the United States
and Orange County...
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The Problem
Inability of Medical Care System to Treat all At-Risk Patients if Transmissions Spike
At-Risk Population vs. Available Hospital Resources
United Orange Huntington Beach
States County Po ulation Aged 6 +
Population Aged 65+ 52,500,000 420,000
Number of Staffed Hospital Beds 9251000 4,986 -35,000
Number of ICU Beds 46,5oo 436
•According to the Department of Health &Human Services, if COVID-19 transmission rates are not slowed,we
will have...
-Hospitalizations: 1 million to 9.6 million
-ICU Care Needed: 200,000 to 2.9 million
•The inability of our medical care system to deal with the potential flow of patients in critical condition is not
one of the problems associated with the COVID-19 virus...
-IT IS THE PROBLEM.
The Problem
History and Data Show That Social Distancing Works
•The situation in Italy is what we're trying to avoid
-The Italian public health care system has been overrun due to the number of patients needing critical care
-Many in Italy are dying in their homes and in the streets because there just aren't enough hospital beds
-This has put health care professionals in the position where they have to decide who receives care,and who doesn't
•Study of the 1918 Spanish Flu indicates that Chart 19:Death Rate of 1918 Flu Pandemic in
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HB Ready—Surf City's COVID-19 Response Plan
•Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic,there are no prescribed best practices or plans
for how to guide our response
•To provide a framework within which we could operate logically, City staff developed our HB Ready COVID-19
Response Plan
—Phase 1 Response: Preparedness, public education,&outreach
—Phase 2 Response: Minimal to moderate community transmission rates
—Phase 3 Response: Substantial transmission rates
•We are blessed in Orange County to have had fewer COVID-19 transmission cases than other parts of
California
—This gives us the luxury of extra time to institute thoughtful plans that prioritize mitigation efforts while minimizing
unnecessary societal disruptions
—Our response plan includes identifiable triggers that escalate based on the evolving situation
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THRESHOLD Phase I-Preparedness Phase
GUIDELINES Community Mitigation Emergency Response City Services
Orange County 1—ase awareness and Inuease response and Activate EOC to Level III
public educaoan Personal Protective
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Phase I Response
Outreach and Education Efforts Have Been Instituted
• New website&social media marketing efforts developed to provide
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community with up-to-date information
to COVID-19 Telephone Hotline created—(714) 536-5978
Please Direct citizen Inquiries to.
• Public education efforts engaged VAM.HBready.com
—Fire/Paramedic staff have visited all high-risk facilities in HB(i.e.,skilled The Website will Include:
nursing/assisted living facilities) Current orange County Health Risk
Status of City Services
—CERT members visited over 150 different senior and board/care facilities up to Date Lost of Postponed City Events
to provide public information Basic COVID 19 Information
Current Preventative Recommendations
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THRESHOLD Phase II-Minimal to Moderate Community Transmission
GUIDELINES Community Mitigation Emergency Res City Services
Federal,State or Conlin awareness and Institute employee City Council Declaration of
public education monitoring and health Loral Emergency
County Change in tracking(temperature and
PHASE I I Declaration Continue to provide symptoms) Activate EDC to Level Il,
outreach and public establish undied command
education to high disk Reduce non-essential staff Require employees to stay
RESPONSE population assignments
Community home when sick
Continue social Reduce activities to focus Close non-essential
transmission in distancing measures on operations recreational city services
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COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN (March 2020)
THRESHOLD Phase III-Substantial community Transmission
GUIDELINES
Community Mitigation Emergency Response City Services
Federal,State or Continue awareness and Institute employee Activate EOC to Level I
public education monitoring and health
County Change in backing(temperature and Arrange telecom mute
Declaration Continue to provide symptoms) arrangements
PHASE III outreach and public
education to high risk Evaluate service delivery Cancel all work travel
RESPONSEno pulafion model based on workforce
Increased health Cancel all contract classes
Continue social
Community distancing measures Considerlcancel mutual Close recreational
transmission in aid services
Cancel large gatherings
Orange County greater than 250 people- Close City Hall to all non-
Move to smaller essential services
groupings
Community Cancel commission and
Organizations that serve community support
Transmission in high risk populations. meetings
Huntington Beach cancel gathering of more
g than 10 people Cancel Council Meetings
Implement staff reduction
plan
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HB Response Status— Moving to Phase II Response
•City staff has instituted Phase I protocols currently, and based on recent situational changes this past
weekend, we are recommending moving to a Phase II response
—New Federal, State,and County guidance
—School closures
—Increased COVID-19 transmission in Orange County
• Moving to a Phase II response involves declaring a local emergency in Huntington Beach
— Such an action authorizes expedited administrative ability to respond to the situation
—Special purchasing,emergency contracting,relaxed personnel rules
— Puts the City in position to receive Federal/State reimbursement for eligible costs/damages incurred
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Preliminary Fiscal Impacts
• Staff is closely monitoring the fiscal impacts associated with the COVID-19 situation
— Previously a$4.7 million year-end surplus was projected
— Given economic impacts,staff has been working to update projections
• Based on our current estimates,the following revenue decreases are projected:
— Transient Occupancy Tax Decrease- $15-$3.0 Million
— Sales Tax/Charges for Service Decrease-$1.0-$1.5 Million
— TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE DECREASE:$3.5-$4.5 Million
• Currently,we do anticipate ending FY 2019/20 with a balanced budget
— Additional fiscal response measures being developed,including holding all non-essential vacant positions open
— We currently have 65.5 vacant FTEs in the City
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To keep citizens properly informed, the City of Huntington Beach has created a
24 hour hotline and website that will be updated on a regular basis.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and you
What is coronavirus disease 2019? What are severe complications from this virus?
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is a respiratory illness Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs,multi-organ
that can spread from person to person.The virus that causes failure and in some cases death.
COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during
an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan,China.
People can help protect themselves from respiratory
Can I get COVID-19? illness with everyday preventive actions.
Yes.COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
of the world.Risk of infection from the virus that causes Avoid touching your eyes,nose,and mouth with
COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of unwashed hands.
someone known to have COVID-19,for example healthcare Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
workers,or household members.Other people at higher risk for seconds.Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at
infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area least 60%alcohol if soap and water are not available.
with ongoing spread of COVID-19.
Learn more about places with ongoing spread at htt s:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission. If you are sick,to keep from spreading respiratory
html#geographic. Illness to others,you should
The current list of global locations with cases of COVID-19
is available on CDC's web page at https://www.cdc.gov/ Stay home when you are sick.
coronavirus/2019-ncov/locations-confirmed-cases.html. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue,then throw the
tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects
How does COVID-19 spread?
and surfaces.
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an
animal source,but is now spreading from person to person.
The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who What should I do if I recently traveled from an area
are in close contact with one another(within about 6 feet) with ongoing read of COVID-19?
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected g g spread
person coughs or sneezes.It also may be possible that a person If you have traveled from an affected area,there may be
can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks.If you
the virus on it and then touching their own mouth,nose,or develop symptoms during that period(fever,cough,trouble
possibly their eyes,but this is not thought to be the main breathing),seek medical advice.Call the office of your health
way the virus spreads.Learn what is known about the spread care provider before you go,and tell them about your travel and
of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ your symptoms.They will give you instructions on how to get
coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. care without exposing other people to your illness.While sick,
avoid contact with people,don't go out and delay any travel to
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory Is there a vaccine?
illness with symptoms of:
• fever There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19.The
best way to prevent infection is to take everyday preventive
• cough actions,like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and
• shortness of breath washing your hands often.
Is there a treatment?
There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.
People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help
relieve symptoms.
For more information:www.cdc.gov/COVID19
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Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors.
Diseases can make anyone sick You can help stop COVID-19
regardless of their race or ethnicity. by knowing the signs
and symptoms:
People of Asian descent, including Chinese • Fever
Americans, are not more likely to get COVID-19
than any other American. Help stop fear by Cough
letting people know that being of Asian descent a Shortness of breath
does not increase the chance of getting or
spreading COVID-19. Seek medical advice if you
Develop symptoms
AND
Have been in close contact
Some people are at increased risk of with a person known to have
getting COVID-19. COVID-19 or if you live in or have
recently been in an area with
People who have been in close contact with a ongoing spread of COVID-19.
person known to have COVID-19 or people who
live in or have recently been in an area with
ongoing spread are at an increased risk FAU There are simple things you can
of exposure. 5 do to help keep yourself and
others healthy.
Wash your hands often with soap
Someone who has completed and water for at least 20 seconds,
quarantine or has been released especially after blowing your nose,
from isolation does not pose a risk of coughing, or sneezing; going to
infection to other people. the bathroom; and before eating or
preparing food.
For up-to-date information, visit CDC's Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
coronavirus disease 2019 web page. mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a
tissue, then throw the tissue in
' the trash.
For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19