Vanderburgh County - Local, State and National Resources for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To keep our residents informed of accurate and up-to-date information, we're sharing these resources:
Vanderburgh County Health Department on Coronavirus Preparedness
Latest information about coronavirus and the Indiana Department of Health
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Resources for Patients - Deaconess
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
News:
State of Indiana Homepage for all updates concerning 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.