COVID-19

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COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.  This page provides information about the risks and response to coronavirus in Copper canyon fire & medical District and the surrounding areas. 

Symptoms

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on previous MERS-CoV virus incubation periods).
Source- CDC
Cough with illustration of person wiping their nose
Fever with illustration of man sweating and holding thermometer
Call your doctor if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or have recently traveled from an area with widespread/ongoing community spread of COVID-19.

What You Can Do to Prevent Illness

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.

Take Steps to Protect Yourself and Others

Clean your hands often

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

Stay home if you’re sick

Cover coughs and sneezes

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Throw used tissues in the trash.
  • Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Wear a facemask if you are sick

  • If you are sick:  You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask , then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes. Learn what to do if you are sick.
  • If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

Clean and disinfect

  • Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
  • If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
  • Complete disinfection guidance can be found here

What to do if you are sick

See all steps from the CDC here

Call your doctor:  If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider immediately.

If you require medical attention, call 911. A dispatcher will get you the care you need. You may be asked additional questions to help screen for potential exposure. Please advise them if you or anyone in your household have a fever, cough, or other symptoms of a respiratory or flu-like illness so that our First Responders can take necessary pre-cautions to protect themselves. 

Additional Coronavirus Resources

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Arizona Department of Health Services website (updated 11 am daily)Visit the City of Sedona website updated for updates on the City’s response, State of Emergency and mandatory business closuresCoconino County Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hotline: 928-679-7300 & websiteYavapai County Health Services Hotline: 1-844-542-8201 & websiteCoconino County COVID-19 drive up swab testing informationIf you need assistance finding food, paying bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services: Dial 211, search 211Arizona.com, download the 211 app or contact 211 ArizonaCDC COVID-19 Main Page; Preventing COVID-19 Spread in our Homes & Communities
Info on Coconino National Forest Closure of Day use sites; trails & dispersed camping are still openWhat you can do under AZ Stay-at-Home orders