Texas Coronavirus Share Facts Sheet Poster

For mor e informa �on: 	dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus	
Know the fac ts about c orona virus disease 2019 ( CO VID -19) and help st op the spread of rumors .	
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Someone who has completed 
quaran�ne or has been released 
from isola�on does not pose a
risk of infec�on to other people. 	
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You can help stop
COVID-19  by knowing	
 	
the signs and symptoms:	
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There are simple things you
can do to help keep yourself 
and others healthy.	
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Diseases can make anyone sick 
regardless of their race or ethnicity. 	
•   F ev er
•   C ough
•   Sho rtness of b rea th
S eek medical advic e if you 
•   D ev elop symp toms
AND
•   Ha ve been in close  con tac t 
with a person  kno wn t o have 
C OVID -19 or if  you li ve in or h ave 
r e cen tly been in an a rea with 
ongoing sp read of  COVID -19.
F or up -to-da te inf orma �on, visit CD C’s 
c or on avirus disease 2019 w eb page.	
The risk of ge�ng COVID-19 
in the U.S. is currently low. 	
P eople of Asian des cen t, including Chinese 
American s, ar e not mo re li kely t o get C OVID-19 
than a ny other American. Help st op fear  by 
le�ng people  kno w tha t being of Asian des ce n t 
does not inc rease the chanc e of ge�ng or 
spr eading  COVID -19.
People who have been in close contact with
a person known to have COVID-19 or people
who live in or have recently been in an area
with ongoing spread are at an increased risk
of exposure.
• Wash your hands o�en with soap and 
water for at least 20 seconds, especially 
a�er blowing your nose, coughing, or 
sneezing; going to the bathroom; and  
before ea�ng or preparing food. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and 
mouth with unwashed hands.
•  Stay home when you are sick.
•  Cover your cough or sneeze with a 
�ssue, then throw the �ssue in
the trash.
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• Disinfect frequently touched
objects and surfaces.	
S h are  Fa cts About C OVID-19	
updated 03/11/20 | 2:05 pm
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