CORONAVIRUS (COVID19- Know Your Symptoms

CORONA VIRUS FLU ALLERGIES

Cough Fever Sneezing

Cough Itchy Nose
Fever
Muscle Aches Itchy Eyes

Shortness of breath Fatigue & Weakness Itchy Roof of the Mouth

Chills & Sweats Runny/Stuffy
Congestion Nose Watery Eyes
Symptoms appear 2 to 14
days after exposure. Red Eyes
Sore Throat
Swollen Eyes

HOW TO STAY SAFE

WASH YOUR HANDS:
Why?
WASH YOUR HANDS
Use soap and water. • Your hands get germs
Scrub hands with soap for 20 seconds. when you touch
things. If you do not
Wash after being in public places
wash your hands
– example:grocery store or playground germs can make
Always wash your hands before you touch your face. you or others sick.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Stay 6 feet away from other people. SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Do not get together with 10 or more Stay away from others
people at the same time. when you or others may be
Most important, stay home when you are sick sick. Why?
or if you know many people are sick. Staying • Being close to people
home to rest can help you feel better when you or someone else
CLEAN is sick can spread germs.
Clean surfaces in your home. CLEAN:
Use cleaners or disinfectants that kill viruses such as: Why?
- Clorox | Disinfecting Wipes; Clean-Up Cleaner + Bleach • Germs can stay on
- Lysol | Disinfectant Spray; Multi-Purpose Cleaner with surfaces for several
Bleach or Hydrogen Peroxide days.
- Purell Multi Surface Disinfectant Spray
- Microban 24 Hour Multi-Purpose Cleaner

source:www.wisconsinliteracy.org
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Can I leave my home for any reason?
You can leave for essential activities ~ to go to:
- Grocery store
- Pharmacy
- Clinic (appointments or urgent care - call 1st)
- Hospital (appointments or emergency - call 1st)
- Restaurant (ONLY drive-through or take-out)
- Bank (ONLY drive-through or ATM)
- School (for free meals or learning supplies)
- Hardware store
- Motel, hotel, or shelter (if your home isn’t safe)
You can also:
- Exercise outside: walk, run, bike, and hike
(follow social distancing)
- Take care of family or friends who need help
- Take food/supplies to family or friends
who need help
- Follow custody agreements and transportation
schedules for your children
If you are an employee at an
essential business, you can go
to:
- Work
- Childcare
Do I need special permission
or paperwork to leave my
home?
- No. You do not need special
permission or paperwork if you
leave for a reason listed above
(an essential activity)
What does Governor Evers’ “Stay at Home”
order mean?
- You must stay home
- Do not leave your residence (where you live)
- You must follow social distancing (see page 1)
For how long?
- Wed. March 25th at 8am to Fri. April 24 at 8am
- The end date can change.
PLACES NOT
OK TO GO
What are NOT essential activities?
Places you cannot go (even if you own the
business):
- Playgrounds
- Playdates with other children
- Visit friends or family not living with you
- Play team sports (basketball, football, etc.)
- Parties (any number of people)
- Amusement activities (zoo, movies, etc.)
- Gyms or fitness centers
- Salons (hair, nails, waxing, tanning)
- Barber shops
- Tattoo parlors
What if I’m homeless or if my home is not
safe?
- You will not get in trouble if you
do not have a home to stay in.
- Try to find a shelter to stay in most the time
or a motel, hotel, or with a friend/family)
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ACCESS HELP
Milwaukee Behavioral Crisis Line (414) 257-
7222 If you or a loved one needs emotional
support
We Energies (800) 842-4565
If customers have problems paying their bill,
We Energies will work with them
WI Department of Health Services (608) 267-9003
If you have questions about Wisconsin’s
governmental information about the coronavirus
WI Unemploymentwww.dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui
For questions about unemployment - (608) 266-3131
Can’t find what you need?
Call 211 - or - YWCA Support Line (414) 267-2400
These are services that connects people to help for:
- Coronavirus - Personal Crisis
- Disaster Assistance - Housing/Expenses
- Hunger/Food - Financial Assistance
- Healthcare - Much Much More

STAY CALM... ... AND CARRY ON

MANAGE YOUR STRESS
- Take deep breaths for a minute STAY INFORMED
- Relaxation exercises - Info from respected sources helps us feel in control
- Mindfulness meditations - Limit time on “News” sources
- Exercise - Healthinfo: www.covid19.mcw.edu
- HAVE FUN!!! - Easy to readinfo: www.wisconsinliteracy.org
- Several sources - oneplace: www.swimmke.org
- Detailedinfo: www.cdc.gov/covid19
KEEP A ROUTINE - Wisconsin specificinfo: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
- Routines promote security and stability
- Make a daily schedule
- Give family members a regular job in the house STAY HOPEFUL
- Remember this will end - it is temporary
- Enjoy time with family in your home or on the phone
STAY HEALTHY - Find something to be grateful for every day
- Sit less, move more – stand, pace, walk, etc.
- Download and use a free mobile app to relax
- See how many steps you take in a day -
then do more the next day

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Meet the Team!

A Message from the Team:
During this time of uncertainty, it is
important to take care of yourself and
your family. During this time of
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