February 28, 2020: Update on Novel Coronavirus (PDF) shared by the Trumbull Health Department (THD). Find additional resources below and on the THD Novel Coronavirus web page.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) OVERVIEW
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named the disease coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated COVID-19. COVID-19 illnesses, most of them associated with travel from Wuhan, also are being reported in a growing number of international locations, including the United States. Imported cases of COVID-19 in travelers have been detected in the U.S. Person-to-person spread of COVID-19 also has been seen among close contracts of returned travelers from Wuhan, but at this time, this virus is NOT currently spreading in the community in the United States. There are no confirmed cases in Connecticut at this time.
In Connecticut and throughout the world, influenza (flu) activity is high. Unless you have traveled to or from Wuhan, China, or been in close contact with a confirmed infected person for a prolonged period of time, it is likely that symptoms you experience are caused by the flu. The CDC encourages all people aged 6 months and older to be vaccinated. It is not too late to get vaccinated for the flu. Check with your healthcare provider, call your local health department, or visit the HealthMap Vaccine Finder (adults) for availability of flu vaccinations.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. Person-to-person spread of the virus is thought to occur mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Much is still unknown about how the virus spreads. Take these everyday preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs.
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then through the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
CT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Preparedness/Main-Page/2019-Novel-Coronavirus
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
TRAVEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/preparing-individuals-communities.html
INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/index.html
BUSINESSES
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
EMS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-for-ems.html
VIDEOS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/videos.html
PRINT RESOURCES
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
SCHOOLS
https://rems.ed.gov/Docs/DoE_Recommendations_to_Ensure_Continuity_Teaching_and_Learning.pdf
https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4886.pdf
POSTAL WORKERS
http://postalemployeenetwork.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-update-postal-service-shares-cdc-guidance/
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches
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February 18, 2020: Update on Novel Coronavirus (PDF) shared by the Trumbull Health Department.
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January 30, 2020: Read information shared by the Trumbull Health Department on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Asia.