How to Protect Yourself and Others

​​Know How it Spreads

• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• R​ecent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Everyone Should

Clean Your Hands Often

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed han​ds.

Avoid Close Contact

• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Put distance between yourself and other people.
• Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
• This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Cover Your Mouth and Nose With a Cloth Face Cover When Around Others

• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Dallas College requires masks to be worn at any of our locations.

Cover Coughs and Sneezes

• Remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.