Flipbook for COVID Information Sessions

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 is a serious and sometimes deadly viral infection.

Of 100 people 65 and older, 7 will die and 17 will be hospitalized.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 can be very serious for anyone, but people who are at highest risk of serious illness or death include:

65+ years of age

Heart disease

Lung disease or asthma

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Obesity

Compromised Immune System

Who is at greatest risk?

Older adults and people with existing health issues are at greater risk of hospitalization:

Conditions present in adults hospitalized with coronavirus adult patients in US (Source: CDC)

and death:

80% of people who die from COVID-19 are 65+ years of age.

Who is at greatest risk?

COVID-19 is spread when people are too close together:

6 feet

COVID-19 is spread person–to-person when:

<6 feet

Sneezingcoughingor Talking

How is COVID-19 spread?

How does COVID-19 damage the body?

Brain (and Central Nervous System)

Strokes

Seizures

Confusion

Loss of smell

Most coronaviruses cause respiratory illness but COVID-19 can also affect many of the body’s primary organs.

Heart (and Blood Vessels)

Inflammation

Heart attack

Blood clots

Lungs

Pneumonia

Ventilation

Serious Lung Damage

Intestines

Diarrhea

Kidneys

Serious kidney damage

Dialysis

Fever Chills

Tiredness

COVID-19 Symptoms

Dry

Cough

Shortness of Breath

Sore

Throat

Muscle

Pain

New Loss of

Smell or Taste

Many people will have no symptoms but can still infect others.

Half of people with COVID-19 will have NO SYMPTOMS and WILL NOT KNOW THEY ARE SICK but can still infect others.

Even if you have a negative test, you can get COVID-19.

Always wear a mask since you don’t know if you have COVID-19.

COVID-19 Basics

Wash hands frequently

Use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are not available

Stay 6 feet away from anyone you do not live with

Stay home, away from others if you feel sick

How to prevent COVID-19

Wear a face covering that covers your nose and mouth

If you drive with someone you don’t live with, keep windows open AND wear masks

Avoid crowded areas

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily

Where a mask if someone in your house is sick

Cover your face with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze

If you ride the bus, wear a face covering, social distance, wash your hands after your ride

Do NOT Touch your face or face covering

60% 6 feet

How to prevent COVID-19

If you live in an apartment complex, condominium, or other multifamily housing there are additional things you should do:

Practice social distancing in shared common spaces and public areas.

Wear masks at all times when residents are outside their own apartments and at all times for staff, services providers, and suppliers when in and/or around multifamily buildings.

Increase cleaning/disinfection of common spaces and public areas.

Have procedures in place if a case(s) is identified among staff or residents.

Stay at home if you are sick, staff and tenants SHOULD NOT go to work, run errands, or be in common spaces of the building if they do not feel well.

Provide reliable information to staff and tenants regarding COVID-19 prevention, testing, and isolation/quarantine.

Guard against stigma, be a source of facts and do not permit COVID-19 to be a reason for spreading stigma or racism.

6 feet

How to properly wear a face covering

Wearing a cloth face covering is one of the best ways to prevent spreading COVID-19. But a cloth face covering ONLY works if you wear it properly.

DON’T Wear the cloth face covering below your nose

DO Make sure your cloth face covering covers your nose, mouth, and chin

DON’T Push your cloth face covering under your chin

DON’T Leave your chin exposed

DON’T Wear your cloth face covering loosely with gaps on the sides

Always wash your hands before and after you wear a face covering. Use the ties or loops to put on and take off your cloth face covering. Do not touch the inside of your face covering.

Face covering safety

Put your mask on BEFORE you leave your home.

Wash your cloth covering every 1 -3 days in warm/hot water. Dry at highest heat or in sun if possible.

Be sure your cloth covering is thoroughly dry before wearing it.

Proper hand washing

Wash your hands for 20 seconds (the same amount of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice) . Be sure to wash…

Proper hand washing

If soap and water is not available you can use hand sanitizer.

60%

Only use a hand sanitizer that has 60% alcohol

Rub your hands together covering all the surfaces for 20 seconds

Proper hand washing

Proper disinfecting is important

Person-to-person transmission is most common but COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days…

Doorknobs, Silverware

Drinking glasses, windows

Dishes, Mugs Newspaper, Magazines

Furniture, Decking Milk Bottles, Bus Seats

2-3 days

Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Pots & Pans

2-3 days

Surface Example Time
Paper
Metal Glass Ceramics
Wood Plastics
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Up to 5
5
Up to 5
days
days
days
days 4 days

If you have symptoms

Shortness of Breath

Sore

Throat

Muscle

Pain

New Loss of Smell or Taste

Fever Chills Tiredness Dry Cough

When to get emergency help

Testing is free

Testing sites are safe

Alleviating Testing Fears

Help is available

Immigration status doesn’t matter

When to get tested

You should be tested if you:

– Feel sick

Fever Chills Tiredness Dry Cough Shortness of breath Sore Throat Muscle Pain New Loss of Taste or Smell

– Were notified by Marin Public Health

– Work in high-risk setting

Hospitals, Medical Clinic or Long-Term Care Facility OR Prison

– Have frequent contact with the public at work

Construction Landscaping Grocery/Retail Health & Elder Care Childcare
Where to get
Take a picture of this bar code to get the most up-to-date locations and hours for testing OR visit www.Coronavirus.MarinHHS.org/Testing
tested

What to do while waiting for results

Test results should take 2 – 5 days.

– If your results are positive you will receive a phone call to help you with isolation.

– If your results are negative you will receive a text. While waiting for your test results:

– Stay home: do NOT go to work or school, or run errands

– If you live in multifamily housing, do NOT visit common areas like laundry or mail rooms

STAY HOME

Understand Isolation vs. Quarantine

Clean and disinfect the isolation or quarantine area EVERY DAY.

Isolation and Quarantine Safety

Make sure to include frequently touched surfaces like door knobs, toilet handles, and faucets.

Always wear gloves and a cloth face covering when caring for or in the same room as someone who is sick. Wash and dry your face covering every 1 – 3 days.

Do NOT share any items like TV remotes, phones or computers with someone who is sick.

Stay away from rumors

There are a lot of rumors about “cures” some of them are:

Rumors

Blending lemon, aspirin, ginger, onion, and cinnamon cures COVID-19.

Facts

Grandmother’s remedies are great to help with sore throats but won’t cure COVID-19.

Chlorine dioxide is a treatment for COVID-19

Chlorine dioxide can be deadly if swallowed.

There is no cure for COVID-19 but we can prevent it by: Wash hand frequently Stay 6 feet away from anyone you do not live with

6 feet

Wear a face covering that covers nose and mouth

Stay away from rumors

There are a lot of rumors about how serious COVID-19 is including that

The rumor

COVID-19 is no more serious than the flu.

The facts

The flu kills an average of 35,000 – 70,000 people in the U.S. every year

COVID-19 has killed more than twice that in only 7 months.

COVID-19 is serious and can be deadly. If you feel sick,

don’t
(415) 473-7191
wait – get tested! Call
for testing sites.

Stay away from rumors

Bad information is easy to come by…and it can hurt your family.

Stop bad information - keep your family safe:

For health information only listen to health experts!

Unless your neighbor’s uncle is a doctor, a real health professional will know more.

Beware of what you see on social media!

Unless it comes from a credible source, it might not be true.

Know how to identify credible information!

• Is there a source for the information? Is that source a health expert?

• Is the source up-to-date? We’re learning more about COVID-19 everyday.

• Is the publisher reputable? Your sister’s mother-in-law is probably not a reputable publisher.

Spread Facts, Not Fear.

Source: Mucinex

If you need help

We know isolation and quarantine may be difficult to do if you live a crowded home or must work to support your family.

If you test positive and need support, please call The Marin HHS COVID-19 Hotline at (415) 473-7191. The hotline can answer COVID-19 related questions. It is open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (close from 12 – 1 for lunch) Monday through Friday. Interpreter services are available. You can also contact:

• Your local community-based organization

• Your local medical provider

If you have difficulty hearing on a standard phone you can call CRS at 711 for assistance.

Low-income residents who test positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation (staying home, not reporting to work), or live with someone who has tested positive and need to stay home to quarantine, may qualify for a disaster relief payment

If you need COVID-19 help

People who need a place to isolate because they cannot safely separate from others in their own home may qualify to stay in a free motel room for the duration of isolation period

If you have taken a COVID-19 test because you believe you have been exposed and you cannot safely quarantine at home, you may also qualify to stay in a room

Food Delivery: If you are in isolation or quarantine, you may be eligible for a food bank grocery bag for the duration of your isolation and quarantine period

Supplies Delivery: If you are in isolation or quarantine, you may be eligible for essential supplies delivery, which include diapers, baby wipes, sanitizer gel, feminine pads, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, and/or trash bags (as supplies last)

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If you need healthcare help

Nami Marin: Nami Marin offers local mental health resources.

• Visit namimarin.org

• Or call their Help Line: 415-444-0480

California Peer-Run Warm Line (24/7): for emotional support by phone or chat; COVID-19 specific emotional support also.

• Visit mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline

• Or call their Help Line: 1-855-846-7415

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Call: 1-800 273-8255 (24/7)

Marin Health & Human Services: If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call 415-473-6666 (24/7). For support with addiction and recovery, call the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Access Line (888) 818-1115 (24/7).

Center for Domestic Peace: If you’re unsafe at home, you’re not alone. Call the Hotline: 415-924-6616 (24/7)

If you need mental health and safety help

Additional help

For help with food and groceries

CalFresh: CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program.

• Apply online: getcalfresh.org/en/apply

• Text "benefits" to 650-376-8006 to learn more about eligibility for different immigration statuses

SF-Marin Food Bank: To find a pantry near you, visit: foodlocator.sfmfoodbank.org

For help with older adults or persons with disabilities

For information on resources and services specifically for older adults (persons 60+), persons with disabilities and family caregivers, call (415) 473-INFO (415) 473-4636 or email 473-INFO@marincounty.org

A comprehensive resource guide is available at www.MarinHHS.org/Community-Resource-Guide.

Unemployment

If you lose your job or have your hours reduced you may be eligible to receive unemployment.

• Apply online: unemployment.edd.ca.gov

• Or by phone: 800-300-5616

• Free assistance is available from Canal Alliance: 415-454-2640

General Relief

If you are a Marin adult (over 18 years old) with no dependent children living with you, you may be eligible to receive temporary cash aid through General Relief.

• For info visit: marinhhs.org/general-relief

• Or call: 415-473-3450

CalWORKS: CalWORKs is a cash assistance program for families.

• For info visit: marinhhs.org/calworks

• Or call: 877-410-8817

If you need financial help

Immigrant Families Fund

Immigrants may be eligible to receive a $500 grant to cover whatever expenses are most pressing.

Additional Financial Resources

To apply: missionassetfund.org/immigrant-families-grant/ Other organizations that may offer financial help:

• Community Action Marin (Emergency Family Needs Fund): (415) 526-7500

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County: (415) 454-3303

• Salvation Army: (415) 459-4520

• Ritter Center: (415) 457-8182

• Adopt a Family of Marin: (415) 456-7805

• North Marin Community Services: (415) 897-4147

• Canal Alliance (Emergency Fund): (415) 448-8674

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