Experts believe the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person. There are several ways that this can happen -- and several ways you can help slow its spread.
. The virus can live on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for 2 to 3 days. To prevent the spread, clean and disinfect all counters, knobs, and other surfaces you and your family touch several times a day.
The virus most often spreads through people who have symptoms. But it may be possible to spread the virus and not show any signs. Some people who don't know they've been infected can pass it to others.Sometimes a person can trace how they got the virus because they will know they have been in contact with someone who is sick. In other cases, the cause is unknown. Community spread is when someone gets the virus without any known contact with a known sick person.
Many cities around the U.S. have limited large gatherings. They’ve closed schools, restaurants, and theaters and asked people to work from home. These measures might seem extreme. But health experts say they're the best way to slow the spread of the virus.To stop the spread of coronavirus, people who are sick need to self-quarantine, or stay away from those who are well.
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