If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you will be asked by an epidemiologist from your county health department about everyone you’ve come in contact with over the last 2 weeks. The epidemiologist will talk to each person and ask them about their health. This is called contact tracing and it’s a core public health function.

Social distancing measures are taken to restrict when and where people can gather to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings and canceling events. It is important to stay 6 feet away from others. Protect Yourself and Your Community Wash your

Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the

Stay home. Home isolation and at-home care is what most people will need. Be sure to: Keep track of your symptoms. Get rest and stay hydrated. Ask your health care provider about pain and fever medication. Follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for at-home care: CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/. Are your symptoms getting worse or