CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (COVID-19) | Town of Green Level, North Carolina

The Town of Green Level is monitoring the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus). Listed below are key reminders, news releases, and resources to provide you with information about the coronavirus.

For more information, please visit the local, state, and national health experts websites listed below.

Key Reminders

Social distancing

Social distancing is a non-pharmaceutical intervention that will help slow the spread of the disease. This can include choosing to make a meeting a conference call or to postpone a large event.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that people at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should:

Avoid large groups of people as much as possible. This includes gatherings, such as concert venues, conventions, church services, sporting events, and crowded social events. It also includes avoiding cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.
When going out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.

COVID-19 Materials Resources (wear-wait-wash)

People at high risk include anyone who meets any one of the following conditions:

Over 65 years of age.
Has underlying health conditions, including heart disease, lung disease or diabetes.
Has a weakened immune system.

If you are at high risk, you should stock up on supplies. See the Preparing for the Spread of COVID-19 document available in English and Spanish in the Resources section below.

Reminders

Below are other non-pharmaceutical ways to slow the outbreak and are intended for everyone.

Learn good hand hygiene. See the How to Wash Your Hands document available in English and Spanish in the Resources section below.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. If water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face. You cannot get sick from this virus if it does not enter your nose, mouth or eyes.
Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces.
Cough and sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue. Then throw away the tissue.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you or a family member is sick.
People with mild symptoms should stay home and rest.
People who are severely ill or at high risk for severe illness should stay home and call their health care provider.
When going out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
Avoid crowds as much as possible.