How It Spreads:
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (practice social distancing).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
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Symptoms
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Prevention
NJ DoH Links
Explore helpful resources from NJ Department of Health.
- NJ COVID-19 Information Hub
- Main Coronavirus Page
- Information for Communities and the General Public
- Information for Schools and Businesses
- Information for Healthcare and Public Health Officials
- El gobernador Murphy describe las actividades de preparación de Nueva Jersey relacionadas con el nuevo coronavirus
CDC Links
Explore even more resources from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Fever
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days.
Cough
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days.
Shortness of breath
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days.
Prevention
Travel Alert
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas of the world.
Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Avoid Touching
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth..
Stay Home
Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
Prevention:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.
CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
Face masks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of face masks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
COVID-19 Cases by County
New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard (source)
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Resources from the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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