Protect Yourself and Others
There are things we can do to protect ourselves and others from getting COVID-19. Getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a mask, testing often, watching our distance, washing our hands, and staying home when sick, are all proven strategies for helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 and its variants, like Delta and Omicron.
WEAR YOUR MASK.
#MASKUP when you cannot safely maintain a distance of 6 feet from others. Find out everything you need to know about masking.
WATCH YOUR DISTANCE.
WASH YOUR HANDS.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available.
GET VACCINATED.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
GET TREATED.
Booster shots are recommended for everyone ages 12 and up, especially seniors 65+ years old and people ages 5 years and older who are immunocompromised.
GET TESTED.
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The #MASKUP Cook County campaign raises awareness that people can be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic and spreading COVID-19 without even knowing it. When worn properly over the nose and mouth, masks have been proven highly effective in preventing COVID-19 from spreading. Use our sample social media posts to encourage your friends and family to #MASKUP.
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Updated January 10, 2024, 12:04 PM