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Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
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Help and Information about COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

GUIDANCE AND UPDATES

For guidance and updates on Coronavirus Disease preparedness in South Carolina, visit the SC Department of Health and Human Services.

For information about COVID-19 in the United States, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Take steps to protect yourself and others from getting sick:

  • Wash your hands with soap and warm running water when hands are visibly dirty, and when not, frequently clean them by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  • Remember to wash your hands:
    • after coughing or sneezing
    • when caring for the sick
    • before, during and after you prepare food
    • before eating
    • after toilet use
    • when hands are visibly dirty
    • after handling animals or animal waste
  • When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue, and throw tissue into closed bin immediately after use.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and put distance between yourself and others if COVID-19 is spreading in your community, especially if you are at a higher risk.

For additional tips, visit the World Health Organization website.

KNOW WHO IS AT HIGHER RISK

Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting sick from this illness. This includes:

  • Older adults
  • People with a weak immune system
  • People who have serious chronic medical conditions, like
    • Heart disease
    • Diabetes
    • Lung disease

HOWEVER the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently reported a significant number hospitalized with COVID-19 are adults age 20-44.

For additional tips, visit the World Health Organization website.

CLEAN AND DISINFECT

Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

To disinfect, use disinfectants appropriate for the surface. Options include:

  • Diluting your household bleach, mixing 1/3 cup of bleach per gallon of water.
  • Alcohol solutions that have at least 70% alcohol.
  • Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

For additional tips, visit the World Health Organization website.