The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following recommendations to help the public avoid COVID-19. (Updated May 11, 2021)
COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. These droplets and particles can be breathed in by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouths. In some circumstances, they may contaminate surfaces they touch. People who are within 6 feet of the infected person are most likely to get infected. This is similar to how flu and other respiratory viruses spread.
COVID-19 usually spreads in three main ways:
People at increased risk of infection are:
To protect yourself from getting COVID-19, you can:
It is important to call ahead before going to see a doctor or emergency room to prevent the spread of illness. Tell them your symptoms and that you suspect you were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
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