The County of Orange in California will host a CoronaVirus (COVID19) Virtual Town Hall on Thursday March 12 2020.
UPDATE: Virtual Town Hall Recording on Facebook
The County of Orange will provide an update on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in this virtual town hall phone call at 6:00pm-7:00pm (pst).
To join, call (855) 756-7520 ext. 56750#
Novel Coronavirus is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people.
Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever and shortness of breath.
How You Can Protect Yourself Against A Virus
Every person has a role to play.
So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:
Washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover a cough or sneeze with your sleeve, or disposable tissue. Wash your hands afterward.
Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Following guidance from public health officials.
What To Do If You Think You Are Sick
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider or local public health department first before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
For more information please visit The California Department of Public Health
You can call the Orange County Public Health Referral Line Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm at 1 (800) 564-8448.
