HOW DO PEOPLE BECOME INFECTED WITH COVID-19?

Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:

  • Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing;
  • Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
  • Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and
  • Rarely, fecal contamination.

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1. HOW CAN I AVOID INFECTION WITH COVID-19?
2. HOW DO PEOPLE BECOME INFECTED WITH COVID-19?
3. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
4. WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK I MAY BE INFECTED WITH COVID-19?