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P�UIN ?` San Joaquin County A DIVISION OF Public Health Services HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY health grows here • Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 infection such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, body aches, chills, loss of smell or taste, nausea,vomiting,diarrhea. • Separate yourself from others in your home as much as possible, especially from people who are at high risk of serious illness.This includes people who are age 65 years and older, pregnant, or have a health problem such as a chronic disease or a weak immune system. • Use a separate bathroom, if available. • Try to stay at least 6 feet away from others;wear a face covering if you must be around others. • Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Use a tissue to cover your coughs and sneezes, then immediately wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid sharing household items and eating utensils. • Clean and disinfect all "high-touch" surfaces in your home every day.These include counters, tables, light switches, doorknobs, bathrooms,TV remotes, phones, keyboards, and bedside tables. Also, clean and disinfect any surfaces that may have body fluids on them. Use household cleaning and disinfectant sprays or wipes, according to the product label instructions. • A relative or friend should purchase groceries for you or have a commercial grocery supplier deliver them to your door. If you must go to the store,wear a face covering, sanitize your hands before going in, keep your distance from others (at least 6 feet), and stay the shortest amount of time possible. • It is strongly recommended that you get a test for COVID-19 near the end of the quarantine period. For a list of testing sites in San Joaquin County Public Health Services see http://www.sjcphs.org, or ask your medical provider. What if I develop symptoms? • If you develop symptoms, you may have COVID-19 and you must self-isolate and follow the Home Isolation Instructions found at www.sjcphs.org. • You must remain home for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms and at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without using fever reducing medicine, and your other symptoms are better, whichever is longer. • Call your medical provider and to ask about getting tested. See the San Joaquin County Public Health Services website (http://www.sjcphs.org) for testing locations. • If you need to get medical care, call your healthcare provider in advance, or 9-1-1 in an emergency, and let them know you are a contact to a person with confirmed COVID-19. You must wear a face mask. What if I work in an Essential Service? If you work in health care or other possible essential service speak to your employer about your quarantine. Thank you for your cooperation in this important public health matter. If you have any questions, please see www.sjcphs.org, or call San Joaquin County Public Health Services at (209) 468-3411