by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
Social distancing refers to the practice of maintaining a distance (the CDC recommends at least six feet) between you and other people. The reason that government officials are shutting down schools and businesses is to help stop the spread of the coronavirus....
by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
The mortality rate (or death rate) refers to the number of deaths that occur in a particular population over a specific period of time. The actual mortality rate of people infected with COVID-19 varies from one population to another, which is one reason the numbers...
by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
The short answer is yes, you can spread the coronavirus even if you are not showing any visible signs of being infected (including cough, fever, and shortness of breath). The incubation period of COVID-19 varies from person to person, but the average period is...
by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
Cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizers can effectively kill the coronavirus, and surfaces can be disinfected by chlorine, but once the virus has actually entered the body, spraying alcohol or chlorine all over will do nothing to kill the virus. The CDC...
by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
According to health officials the symptoms of COVID-19 look very much like the symptoms a person might experience when they get the common flu. Specific signs to look for include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It can take anywhere from two to 14 days for a...
by stopthevirus | Mar 17, 2020 | FAQ
While there is no guarantee that wearing a facemask will prevent a person from getting infected with COVID-19, it can help prevent the spread of the virus for health care workers and family members who are taking care of someone that is already infected. In general,...