MCL - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)  Marines, As you may know there is an outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide.  The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as an Pandemic, as it has now expanded to 112 countries and regions, causing disruptions to daily life. As of Wednesday (11 March 2020) , New York State has a total of 216 positive cases. Data last updated 4:00 pm March 11, 2020   Positive Cases Westchester County . . 121 Nassau County . . 28 Suffolk County . . 6 Rockland County . . 6 Saratoga County . . 2 Ulster County . .1 New York State (Outside of NYC) . . 164 New York City . .52 Total Positive Cases (Statewide). . 216  The Marine Corps League Department of New York wants its members to be safe. We are asking our members to take the precautions to protect yourself and your families. We have compiled some links from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and the New York State Department of Health help keep you informed and provide guidance in this matter. Should a Detachment decide to cancel or postpone meetings/events due to the CORVID-19 outbreak, we ask that you maintain communication with your membership, keep them informed, and do a buddy check to ensure that your members are well and if they need anything. We are a Brotherhood & Sisterhood, we leave no one behind. High Risk Persons: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html Steps to Prevent Illness: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html How it Spreads: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html What to do if you are sick: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html COVID-19 FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html Preparing for COVID-19: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/prepare.htm Information for Health Care Workers: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/providers.htm Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html Fact Sheets/Print/Hand Out Posters: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html Symptoms: The 2019 novel coronavirus may cause mild to severe respiratory symptoms like: cough fever trouble breathing and pneumonia CDC believes at this time that symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. How Does Novel Coronavirus Spread? Most of the early reported cases had contact with a seafood and live animal market, suggesting an animal source of the outbreak. However, most cases are now likely to be spread from person to person by droplets when coughing. Since this virus is very new, health authorities continue to carefully watch how this virus spreads. Prevention: While there is currently no vaccine to prevent this virus, these simple steps can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an 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. Please share this information with your Membership

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