{"id":78296,"date":"2020-03-23T12:35:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T16:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=78296"},"modified":"2020-03-23T12:37:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T16:37:41","slug":"martha-sauerbrey-be-prepared-not-scared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2020\/03\/23\/martha-sauerbrey-be-prepared-not-scared\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Sauerbrey: &#8216;Be prepared, not scared&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is an unsettling time for our country and our community, as we are in a public health emergency due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your elected leaders and public health officials are working around the clock to slow the spread of the virus and provide care to those who need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is important to remember that we need to be prepared, not scared<\/strong>. Heed the advice of public health experts who agree that the most effective way to \u201cflatten the curve,\u201d or slow the spread of the virus, is to practice social distancing. Below is some helpful information regarding COVID-19:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can you be infected?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Coronavirus can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Because these droplets can travel up to six feet, public health experts advise maintaining six feet of distance from others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The virus can also remain on a surface or object and enter the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes. This is why it is important to wash your hands before touching your face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long does it take to show symptoms after being infected?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 It takes 2 to 14 days to develop symptoms after exposure to the virus. The average is about 5 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the symptoms?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fever&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dry cough&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Shortness of breath&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When should you seek testing?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you are exhibiting symptoms&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If you have recently traveled to one of the high-risk countries&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Except in the case of an emergency, please call your healthcare provider before seeking treatment in person.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is normal to feel anxious, there are ways to take control of the situation and <strong>be prepared<\/strong>. I urge you to take the following precautions to keep yourself and our community safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>\u2022 Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds\u00a0<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Avoid physical contact like handshakes and hugs&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stay home if you feel sick&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Avoid large crowds&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Abstain from unnecessary travel&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What is the difference between \u201cSafer at Home\u201d and \u201csocial distancing\u201d?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safer at home is a stricter form of social distancing. There are some differences. Safer at home means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stay home (stay unexposed and do not expose others)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Only go out for essential services&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stay six feet or more away from others&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Don\u2019t gather in groups&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important during this national emergency that we unite as a community, follow the advice of experts, and take responsibility for our actions to <strong>#SlowTheSpread <\/strong>of coronavirus. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"coronavirus.health.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)\">coronavirus.health.ny.gov<\/a> or call the NYS Novel Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Martha Sauerbrey serves as the Chair for the Tioga County Legislature.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is an unsettling time for our country and our community, as we are in a public health emergency due to the spread of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":78155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - 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