How Do I Prevent Getting COVID-19 From A Sick Family Member?
COVID-19Common questionHow do I prevent getting COVID-19 from a sick family member?• Put on a mask and ask the sick person to put on a mask before entering the room.• Wear gloves when you touch or have contact with the sick person’s blood, stool, or body fluids, such as saliva, mucus, vomit, and urine. Throw out gloves into a lined trash can and wash your hands right away. ◦ Practice everyday preventive actions to keep from getting sick: wash your hands often; avoid touching your eyes, nose,
How long can COVID-19 linger in the air?
The smallest very fine droplets, and aerosol particles formed when these fine droplets rapidly dry, are small enough that they can remain suspended in the air for minutes to hours.
Scientific Brief: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
How long does COVID-19 survive for on clothing?
Research suggests that COVID-19 doesn't survive for long on clothing, compared to hard surfaces, and exposing the virus to heat may shorten its life.
How Long Does Coronavirus Last On Clothes?
How long does it take to show symptoms after you have been exposed to COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) frequently asked questions
What should I do if my family members are infected with COVID-19?
The person with COVID-19 and all members of the household should wear a well-fitted mask and consistently, inside the home. If possible, one member of the household should care for the person with COVID-19 to limit the number of people in the household that are in close contact with the infected person.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation