COVID-19 Inservices "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 3 33% #1 - Know how it spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. There is a vaccine currently available for Covid-19.* True False Covid-19 typically spreads from person to person.* True False People can spread Covid-19 only if they are showing symptom.* True False You should stand at least 6 feet away from other people to conform to social distancing practices.* True False Covid-19 only affects people over 80 years old.* True False #2 - Wash your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. It’s especially important to wash: Before eating or preparing food Before touching your face After using the restroom After leaving a public place After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After handling your mask After changing a diaper After caring for someone sick After touching animals or pets If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. You should wash your hands* A. After using the restroom B. After handling your mask C. After caring for someone sick D. All the Above You should wash your hands for how many seconds at least?* A. 10 B. 50 C. 30 D. 20 If soap and water is not available you should:* A. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol B. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 40% alcohol C. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 10% alcohol D. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 100% alcohol #3 - Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Do NOT use a mask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders. Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute for social distancing. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.* True False Everyone should not wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.* True False The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.* True False A mask is a substitute for social distancing.* True False Virginia Home Care Services has free masks available for all employees in the office.* True False Name* First Last Email* Date MM slash DD slash YYYY CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
