John,

There is a lot of anxiety surrounding COVID-19 (also known as “coronavirus”), and as you get emails from brands and institutions explaining their plans I want to reiterate the scientific information that we currently have.

The primary symptoms of coronavirus are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Sore throat and body aches have also been reported in some cases. [link removed] [[link removed]] If you believe you have the symptoms of COVID-19 you should plan to stay home and isolate yourself from others. Contact your primary care physician, and inform them before going in that you suspect you may have COVID-19 so they can prepare their facility. Do not leave the house except to seek medical care, and wear a facemask to prevent spread to others.

Some of the best ways to prevent contracting coronavirus are also the most simple. The Mayo Clinic [[link removed]] recommends: *
Washing
your
hands
often
with
soap
and
water,
or
using
an
alcohol-based
hand
sanitizer.
*
Covering
your
mouth
and
nose
with
your
elbow
or
tissue
when
you
cough
or
sneeze.
*
Avoiding
touching
your
eyes,
nose
and
mouth
if
your
hands
aren't
clean.
*
Avoiding
close
contact
with
anyone
who
is
sick.
*
Avoiding
sharing
dishes,
glasses,
bedding
and
other
household
items
if
you're
sick.
*
Cleaning
and
disinfecting
surfaces
you
often
touch.
*
Staying
home
from
work,
school
and
public
areas
if
you're
sick.

There are a constant slew of reports in the news and on social media. You can find the most reliable and up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website [[link removed]] .

I’ll be in contact again shortly with more information on what we are doing in Congress to respond to this public health situation. Until then, please stay safe.

Yours,
Rep. Matt Cartwright
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