The following information and resources have been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Official Site of the State of New Jersey, The New Jersey Department of Health, and the Borough of Dunellen website.
COVID-19, which stands for Coronavirus Disease 2019, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. While most cases are mild to moderate, similar to a common cold, cases can be more severe for older adults and those with chronic health conditions. The Coronavirus is mostly spread from person to person by droplets when coughing and from contact with surfaces where those droplets have landed. Health authorities and experts are continuing to observe how this virus spreads. Check below for additional information
If you are sick...
Stay home unless to get medical care. Those who are mildly ill can recover at home.
Stay in contact with your doctor. Call before you get care in the event of an emergency or worsening symptoms.
Wear a face mask around others or when you enter your health care provider's office.
Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, and taxis.
Designate a "sick room" to limit contact with others in the home, and use a separate bathroom if available.
Limit contact with pets and animals.
COVID-19 Answers from The Center of Disease Control and Prevention
Do you have questions about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
The NJ Poison Center hotline can accommodate callers in multiple languages 24/7 ! Trained healthcare professionals are standing by. Call: 1-800-222-1222 nj.gov/health/coronavirus
Information regarding Middlesex County about Coronavirus (Covid-19)
The information and resources above have been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Official Site of the State of New Jersey, The New Jersey Department of Health, and the Borough of Dunellen website.