Coronavirus Resources and Health Tips

Dear Friends,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. According to the CDC, efforts at this time are focused concurrently on containing spread of this virus and mitigating the impact of this virus.

CDC has also stated the immediate risk of this new virus to the American public is believed to be low at this time. Regardless, everyone can do their part to help in the response to this emerging public health threat.

Here are some helpful tips to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect yourself:

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For additional resources, you can click on the following links:

• Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• U.S. National Library of Medicine: Coronavirus Information

Thank you,

Tim Ackert

State Representative 8th District  – Coventry, Columbia, Tolland, Vernon

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me at Tim.Ackert@housegop.ct.gov or by calling (860) 240-8700. You can also follow my legislative activity on my website at www.RepAckert.com.