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Home My WebLink AboutCOVID-19 Updated February 14, 2020 ,„:.E.-.:,9-e.A.i....,. 4,6') ********* C -,., * . ,:,_ k. ,_ 4 .' CORONAVIRUS__________ --,_-_,- -.,-_-_----____-- ir„,,i, wive A (COVID-19) UPDATEFEB 14,2Iptiwt020 ip,0-i.:„1-g,--,,,..._-_---,„....:- Mvwa4'& b, 1. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S MESSAGE: The County of Hawaii is working with state and federal partners to keep you informed and to prevent the The Hawaii State Department of Health, in partnership spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)that originated in with the County of Hawaii, federal and other state China. As part of the effort to ensure timely and agencies, is working to take the necessary precautions to credible information, County Civil Defense is issuing prevent and respond to the COVID-19. If the COVID-19 is daily bulletins notifying the public of any updates. The identified in Hawaii, coordinated actions to prevent the purpose of this handout is to provide reliable spread of the virus will be taken. Becoming informed and information on: taking personal responsibility is our best preventive action. We urge everyone to learn about the COVID-19 and to • What you need to know about the COVID-19 take the necessary steps to protect yourself and family members. • Health advisories and actions taken by government to contain the COVID-19 r�� HAWAII STATE R_ ill4, ®EPATMENT • What you can do to keep yourself safe }I c»HEALTH Bruce S.Anderson, PhD. Director of Health, • How to keep updated on issues that may affect Hawaii State Department of Health you and your `ohana. WHAT IS THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)? Public health officials are working to contain a new type of coronavirus, referred to as COVID-19. This virus is believed to have originated in animals and then spread to humans. It is now being transmitted from person to person. This virus is a public health concern because it is new and knowledge is limited. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Cases have been identified internationally, including some cases in the United States. Efforts are being made by governments to prevent its spread. HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19? • • Mild to severe respiratory illness Air- Through coughing and sneezing p Y • Cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing O O Close personal contact,such as touching or , • Fever- (Some patients may not report fever, espe- shaking hands cially the very young, elderly, those not able to fight lii 1 infections, and those taking fever-lowering medica- tions.) . _ Touching an objector surface with the 9 P _ -' 15\ virus on it,then touching your mouth, • Fever Cough Difficulty Breathing Severe Illness nose,or eyes before washing your hands f Because the COVID-19 is new, we are IS THERE A VACCINE FOR COVID-19? learning more each day about the trans- 4)31 mission patterns and incubation periods 110 Because this is a new virus, there is currently no vaccine mI to protect against COVID-19; however, efforts are un- Health officials are still learning about this new virus derway to develop a vaccine as soon as possible. and how it spreads, but best evidence suggests it is / spread when a person coughs or sneezes, or from - close contact with a sick person. Once infected, IS MY PET AT RISK OF GETTING COVID 19. S symptoms may not appear for 2 to 14 days. The virus is also believed to survive numerous da son Although COVID-19 seems to have come from an animal y source, it is now spreading from person to person. There is no surfaces. reason to believe animals or pets in Hawaii or elsewhere in the U.S. might be spreading the virus. WHAT SHOULD YOU TO DO PROTECT YOURSELF? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • Follow the same measures to prevent flu in daily life or while traveling: Center for Disease Control and Prevention rim Washour hands often with soaphttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ A and water for at least 20 seconds. If index.html A#' ` no soap and water is available, use \\_llr—aill an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Hawaii Department of Health -( YOU e. if .,,,,m/. )A0) Get a flu shot to reduce thehttps://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/ 1°' 4C7 chances of getting symptoms novel-coronavirus-2019/ u �.s similar to this virus. Hawaii Department of Transportation 0:I's- tir * * Avoid close contact with https://hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/ people who are sick. L!1r k..;:;.10.-.7 Ei -- --..mr... ...- . . I 11"-'14 ..:,,, - .:. .. z „di...b... ,JO i ■ Avoid touching your � - 4 f nose, eyes, and mouth.al o - o El • r, •M. •r:j Wearing 0amask does not prevent a person Call Aloha United Way at 1111., from inhaling smaller airborne particles, so masks for the general_public may not be 211 (dial 2-1-1)for more effective to prevent infection. information and referrals. • Travelers from China entering Hawaii on or after February 3, 2020, including children,students, and work- ers, should stay home from school, work, and public gatherings and monitor their health for 14 days after leaving China: 0 During this time, you should stay home and avoid group settings, including work and school. 0 Have another family member/friend, who didn't travel from China, run necessary errands for you, such as picking up food or medicine. 0 Avoid using public transportation, taxis, or ride-shares. 0 Watch your health, and if you have a thermometer, take your temperature 2 times a day. 0 If you feel sick with fever(100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, or difficulty breathing, you should: • Stay home and avoid contact with others except for seeking medical care. • Call the Hawaii Department of Health (at(808) 586-4586) for advice before seeking care. If you can't reach the Hawaii Department of Health, call ahead before going to a doctor's office or emergency room.Tell them your symptoms and that you were in China. WHAT IS GOVERNMENT DOING TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY? • Hawaii Departments of Health and Transportation officials are working closely with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor and screen inbound passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for any individuals that may have been affected by the virus. Direct flights between Hawaii and China are suspended. • The Department of Health is working with healthcare facilities to ensure hospitals and healthcare providers are up to date on infection control in the event they come across a person potentially infected with COVID-19. • A Presidential proclamation that took effect Feb. 2, 2020, temporarily restricts foreign nationals, other than permanent U.S. residents and the immediate family of U.S. citizens and residents, from entering the United States if they have been in China within 14 days. Passengers who have been in Hubei province within 14 days of their return to the United States are subject to quarantine. The Hawaii Department of Health is monitoring the situation carefully and is continually updating this guidance to communicate any changes as they develop. Listen to Civil Defense announcements for updates.