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Melrose Park Departments of Homeland Security ~ Public Safety

Melrose Park Departments of Homeland Security ~ Public SafetyMelrose Park Departments of Homeland Security ~ Public SafetyMelrose Park Departments of Homeland Security ~ Public Safety

How COVID-19 Spreads

Spread

How Easily the Virus Spreads

How Easily the Virus Spreads

 

The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in many affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.

How Easily the Virus Spreads

How Easily the Virus Spreads

How Easily the Virus Spreads

.How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.

The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas.


 COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who is infected. People who are infected often have symptoms of illness. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus. 

Surface Contamination

How Easily the Virus Spreads

Surface Contamination

 It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus. CDC recommends people practice frequent “hand hygiene,” which is either washing hands with soap or water or using an alcohol-based hand rub. CDC also recommends routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. 


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Melrose Park Homeland Security and Public Safety

2309 Main Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160

(708) 649-8000

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