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WHAT IS COVID-19?

YOUR COVID-19 DURING A PUBLIC health emergency such as COVID-19, many people may feel
like they are scrambling to keep up with the rapidly developing news. That’s why
DICTIONARY understanding the terms used in the media and throughout your community is vital.
Be in the know. With reliable information you can understand, you can better prepare
and protect yourself and your loved ones.

COMMON COVID-19 TERMS, DEFINED a single room and using a separate
bathroom, if possible
Asymptomatic. A person who shows »» Avoiding public transportation,
no symptoms of a disease is considered including buses and ride-share
asymptomatic. This does not necessarily services
mean they are not carrying the virus. Self-quarantine. Self-quarantines
Coronavirus. Coronavirus refers to are used to protect people who are
a large family of viruses—not just not sick from those who are sick or
COVID-19. Middle East Respiratory to prevent someone who has been
Syndrome (MERS)—first reported in exposed to the virus from spreading it
Saudi Arabia in 2012—and Severe Acute to others while asymptomatic. If you
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)—first are asked to self-quarantine, follow
reported in China in 2002—are both the same protocol as if you were
types of coronavirus. The crown-like self-isolating.
appearance of the virus on the surface Shelter in place. If ordered to
is how coronavirus earned its name— shelter in place, you must take shelter
“corona” means “crown” in Latin. and stay there until told otherwise
Community spread. The virus is by officials. Depending on specific
spreading person to person and through guidance given by your community
contact with infected surfaces. People leaders, sheltering in place may mean
who test positive may not know how or staying at home unless you need to
when they became infected. seek medical care, buy groceries or
Discretionary travel. The National necessary supplies, exercise or care for
Household Travel Survey defines a loved one.
discretionary travel as any travel— Social distancing. To practice social
including to shop, eat or visit family—to distancing, you should:
places that are not at fixed locations »» Avoid social gatherings
or at scheduled times, such as school »» Keep at least 6 feet of distance
and work. between yourself and others at
Novel coronavirus. Novel, which means all times
“new,” indicates the type of coronavirus »» Refrain from going to public places,
has never before been identified or seen such as shopping malls
in humans. »» Not travel unless necessary, such as
Pandemic. The World Health for medical care or family emergencies
Organization defines a pandemic as »» Not visit facilities where vulnerable
a disease that has spread around the populations are being cared for, such
world. as hospitals (unless to seek medical
Self-isolation. If you are sick, you may care) and nursing homes
be asked to self-isolate to protect others. »» Work or attend school from home,
This includes: if possible
»» Staying at home and only leaving for Symptomatic. A person is showing
symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever,
medical care cough or shortness of breath.
»» Isolating yourself from others who live

in your home by confining yourself to

STAY INFORMED ABOUT COVID-19 AND HOW NAVICENT HEALTH IS
ADDRESSING IT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE
INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG.

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