July 7, 2020

Reducing COVID-19 home-based transmission: An illustrated video summary

by Yale University

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If someone in your home has symptoms of COVID-19, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of infection in yourself and others.

Separating the person who is ill and the items they touch, vigilant disinfection, and wearing will help to reduce transmission. It's also important to limit your exposure to others outside your . Yale School of Medicine PhD student Clara Liao explains more.

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