We at the Montgomery County Republican care about our members. In these unpresidented times of Coronavirus (COVID – 19), we would like to make available some guidance and information resources on COVID-19. We understand how these are tough times we are going through, we are confident as you are We Are Americans we’ve been through worse, this to shall pass. We are keeping all Americans in our Prayers.
Use your head — Slow the spread
As Maryland has multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19, all Marylanders are advised to take a few simple precautions to help reduce their risk of exposure:
Wash your hands often with soap and water
Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Avoid contact with sick people
If you are sick, stay home and call your health care provider
Practice social distancing — keep distance between yourself and others and avoid crowds
Social Distancing
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, social distancing is a way to keep people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread an infectious disease. Social distancing can take many forms, depending on your lifestyle and your family and work situation. Social distancing can include the following habits and steps:
Avoid handshaking, hugging and other intimate types of greeting
Avoid non-essential travel (your health care provider may have specific guidance for your situation)
Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces
Work from home if possible for your work situation
Avoid unnecessary errands — consider ways to have essential items, like food and other household supplies, brought to your house through online delivery services or through family or social networks
Those at Higher Risk of Becoming Seriously Ill from COVID-19: Older Adults and Individuals with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Older adults (age 60+) and those with pre-existing medical conditions have a greater risk for serious illness, and in some cases death, if they become infected with COVID-19. Examples of pre-existing medical conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions that impact the immune system’s ability to fight germs.
Currently, people are at risk for contracting COVID-19 who:
Recently traveled to geographic areas of concern
Have close, personal contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19
Care for people with COVID-19
If you are an older adult or have one or more chronic health conditions, you can take action to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19:
Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others
When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol content
Avoid crowds as much as possible
Guidance for Travelers
At this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all persons defer any travel on cruise ships worldwide, including river cruises, because of the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard ships. Deferring travel is especially important for older adults and all people with serious chronic medical conditions (such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease), because of their increased risk for serious illness. People who are at increased risk for serious illness are also advised to avoid non-essential air travel.
Visit the CDC travel advisory site to check on current travel warnings if you are planning a trip abroad.
If you must travel, CDC is updating travel advisories as warranted and has advised against nonessential travel to some geographic areas of concern. Those with underlying health conditions are advised to avoid nonessential travel to certain areas as well.
Preparedness Measures
You can prepare in the following ways:
Have an adequate supply of non-prescriptive drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines
Check your regular prescription drugs to make sure you have an adequate supply; refill your prescriptions if needed
Have a thermometer, tissues and hand sanitizer in case you become ill and must stay at home to recover
Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick and what will be needed to care for them at home
