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John, The most important thing you can do right now is not to panic, but prepare and educate yourself about the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers the the virus to be a serious public health threat. It is important that you are aware of the disease and the efforts necessary to prevent its spread. Here are a few helpful pieces of information to read up on: Symptoms
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you have visited China within the past two weeks and start to feel ill, call your doctor.[[link removed]] Prevention The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including: *
Avoid
close
contact
with
people
who
are
sick.
*
Avoid
touching
your
eyes,
nose,
and
mouth
with
unwashed
hands.
*
Wash
your
hands
often
with
soap
and
water
for
at
least
20
seconds.
Use
an
alcohol-based
hand
sanitizer
that
contains
at
least
60%
alcohol
if
soap
and
water
are
not
available
If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should: *
Stay
home
except
to
get
medical
care.
*
Call
ahead
before
visiting
your
doctor.
*
Wear
a
facemask.
*
Cover
your
coughs
and
sneezes.
*
Avoid
sharing
personal
household
items.
*
Clean
and
disinfect
frequently
touched
objects
and
surfaces.
*
Wash
your
hands
often
with
soap
and
water
for
at
least
20
seconds.
Use
an
alcohol-based
hand
sanitizer
that
contains
at
least
60%
alcohol
if
soap
and
water
are
not
available.
And if you need to call your local health professionals: The Texas Department of Health has put together this page [[link removed]] for that answers the public's questions about the novel coronavirus and you can also call the DSHS COVID-19 Call Center at 877-570-9779. Additionally, Tarrant County residents [[link removed]] can call a local hotline at 817-248-6299 and Dallas County residents [[link removed]] can call 972-692-2780 if you seek more information. Thank you and we are always here to help if you have further questions. Marc Veasey

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Marc Veasey Congressional Campaign Committee
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Fort Worth, TX 76105
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