Coronavirus belongs to a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals.
COVID-19 (“coronavirus disease 2019”) is the disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in humans in Wuhan, China in December 2019.
At this time, most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this coronavirus. This virus is NOT currently spreading widely in the United States.
Steps you can take to prevent spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent coronavirus:
- Wash hands often with soap and water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home while you are sick and avoid contact with others
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
Currently there are no vaccines available to prevent novel coronavirus infections.
Stay home when you are sick. Earned Sick Leave is the law in New Jersey.
As of October 2018, employers of all sizes must provide full-time, part-time, and temporary employees with up to 40 hours of earned sick leave per year so they can care for themselves or a loved one.
All About COVID-19
Learn More
- COVID-2019 Fact Sheet [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish]
- Symptoms (症状)
- Prevention and Treatment (预防与治疗)
- Isolation vs. Quarantine [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Spanish]
- Infographic: COVID-19 Quick Facts
- What is Stigma and What Causes It?
- Travel Alert: COVID-2019 Updated 3/12/20
- COVID-19: Prepare to Self-Isolate NEW
- COVID-19: I’m Sick. What Should I Do? NEW
- How to Take a Temperature [English] [Simplified Chinese] [Arabic] [Gujarati] [Hindi] [Italian]
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (SAMHSA)
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (SAMHSA)
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (CDC)
- CDC Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
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