The coronavirus (Covid-19) has swept across America quickly. The only state that doesn’t have it is West Virginia. Covid-19 is causing a toll on our economy. Things like toilet paper, alcohol, canned foods, and hand sanitizer have vanished. Schools are shutting, offices are telling their employees to work from home, and trips are being canceled. It seems like some pretty rough times, but there are ways to stay safe, healthy, and encourage others to do so as well. 

One of the most important things is washing your hands. When washing: remember to scrub your fingernails in the palms of your hands, twist your thumbs in your fists, get in between your fingers, and lather the backs of your hands and wrists. Make sure to use bar soap if available and hum the happy birthday song twice (20-30 seconds), medium-slow. Only use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available, and make sure it is at least 60% alcohol. Don’t shake peoples hands, high-five or hug people, a good alternative is fist bumps and/or hand guns. Cover your sneezes/coughs with your elbow and wash your hands after blowing your nose. Before and after eating you should also wash your hands. Don’t go places or touch things if you don’t absolutely need to. With the coronavirus spreading, we need to be on our feet, stay level headed and aware, and teach others how to wash their hands and avoid getting sick.

When will the coronavirus fade?

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