EmailTemplate-Responsive <[link removed]> Coronavirus: Be
Prepared, Not Panicked

Dear John??
Congress got back to work this week after the President?s Day recess, and as
you might imagine, the Coronavirus dominated a lot of the talk on Capitol
Hill.??As it has become clear that China?s efforts to contain the virus have
failed, and there have been 3 cases of ?community transmission?
(person-to-person) here in the U.S., concern has grown about a possible
outbreak here at home.? This week we?ve seen that?concern directly with what
has happened on Wall Street with the markets.

With all this news, and the almost non-stop coverage in the media, it would
be easy to become panicked.? But instead of panic, it?s better to be prepared
and to get informed

Vice President Pence to Head Up Coronavirus Efforts


This week President Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to head up the
federal government?s efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus here in
the United States. I?ve known Vice President Pence for more than a decade now
and consider him a close friend. So, I can say without hesitation, I cannot
think of a better person to head up this task force. Mike Pence at the helm
gives me a lot of comfort and it should you as well.
President Trump and the Vice President will bring the full resources of the
federal government to bear in fighting and containing this potential risk.
Alabama State Health Officer in Washington???????


On a more local level, I also met this week with Alabama?s State Health
Officer, Dr. Scott Harris. He gave me, and my staff, an update on efforts
within Alabama to prepare for the virus. Currently, if someone were to be
suspected of having the virus, a sample would have to be sent to Atlanta for
testing. But within the next few weeks, the state health lab in Montgomery will
be able to do this testing, speeding up results.
Harris also says that hospitals are preparing, just in case. They have
provided guidance to local doctors? offices and clinics on what to be on the
lookout for.
Useful Tips

According to the CDC, here are some practical tips to follow in order to
reduce risk of infection:

* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
* 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 wipes.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap
and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with
at least 60% alcohol.
* Vaccinations - Stay up to date on vaccinations, including the influenza
vaccine.
* Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Maintain at least six feet of
distance from anyone exhibiting obvious symptoms.
* Stay home when you are sick. It's best to be prepared rather than to get
panicked or worked up over things you read on social media. Also, it helps to
put things in perspective. Each year, up to 61,000 people die in the U.S. alone
from the seasonal flu. The current worldwide death toll from the Coronavirus is
under 3,000. Have a Great Weekend

I hope you have a great weekend, go vote next Tuesday and stay prepared for
possible severe weather next week as well.


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???????????Sincerely,

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