Full Notification

Please see attached press release from the County of San Benito regarding two (2) confirmed cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in San Benito County.

Follow this link for more information from the CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html

Also remember the following:

• Stay informed – CDC is updating its website daily with the latest information and advice for the public. (www.cdc/ncovexternal icon)
• Remember to take everyday preventive actions that are always recommended to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

• • Avoid close contact with sick people.
  • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs.

• • 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 rub with at least 60% alcohol.
• If you feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and have traveled to China or were in close contact with someone with 2019-nCoV in the 14 days before you began to feel sick, seek medical care. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.