What can I do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

GCPH wants to emphasize the importance of taking the necessary precautions to protect each other. We all have a role to play in limiting the spread of this virus. Steps that everyone can take to slow the spread of the virus include:

  • Limit gatherings to small groups, do not congregate
  • Anyone showing signs or symptoms of being sick must stay home
  • Employers conduct symptom screenings of all employees daily
  • Limit, where possible, all high and medium risk interactions
  • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands frequently, cover coughs, do not touch your face)
  • Wear face coverings in public areas
  • Protect our vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions
  • Maintain 6-foot distancing from others
  • Increase ventilation as much as possible in all facilities
  • Frequent sanitation of high touch surfaces
  • Use cleaning and sanitizing products that meet EPA standards and CDC requirements

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1. What can I do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
2. What is a close contact?
3. What is “Contact Tracing”?
4. What is the difference between Quarantine and Isolation?
5. Can isolation and quarantine be enforced?
6. I have been diagnosed with or am showing symptoms of COVID-19 – what should I do?
7. I think I have been exposed to COVID-19, but I’m not showing symptoms - what should I do?
8. I think I was in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19. Now What?
9. I was told to quarantine, but I got tested and the test was negative, can I go back to work?
10. Can I get the antibody blood test to see if I had COVID-19?
11. Can you get tested in Grand County for COVID-19 if you meet the protocol? Once the person is tested, where is the specimen sent for confirmation? When will Grand County get rapid testing?
12. What are the Activity Specific Protective Measures and Guidance Playbooks?
13. What is the Compliance Verification Form?
14. What is Protect Our Neighbors?
15. How do we apply for Protect Our Neighbors?
16. How do I know what level my community is in? What rules do I follow?
17. I own a Short-Term Rental, am I allowed to operate?
18. I own a business in Grand County, what do I need to do to open?
19. What is an antibody test?
20. Do you recommend antibody testing? Why not?
21. Why do the numbers change/differ from my local health department?
22. How is it determined which county a case belongs in?
23. What’s the difference between confirmed and probable cases?
24. What community resources are available?
25. What type of healthcare is being provided?
26. What mental health and anxiety resources are available to the Grand County community?