Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Toolkit
Updated Aug. 17, 2020

Social Distancing

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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
  • Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
  • Stay home if you’re sick
  • Avoid touching your face

Learn more about staying safe and healthy at cdc.gov/covid19

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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of #COVID19.

  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
  • Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
  • Stay home if you’re sick
  • Avoid touching your face

Learn more about staying safe and healthy at cdc.gov/covid19 #CDC #PublicHealth

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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and staying home if you’re sick, to help slow the spread of #COVID19.
Learn more: cdc.gov/covid19

Masks

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Masks are most likely to slow the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used in public. Wear a mask when you are around people not living in your household, especially when social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart) is difficult to maintain. Learn more about the importance of wearing a mask in public settings: https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4external icon


Wondering when to use a mask? Wear a mask when you are in a public setting, especially when it is difficult to stay 6 feet away from others not living in your household. You should even wear a mask in a restaurant or rideshare.

However, if everyone in your household is healthy, you do not need to wear a mask at home or in your personal vehicle. For more information on COVID-19 and masks, visit: https://bit.ly/HowToWearCFCexternal icon

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Masks can help prevent the spread of #COVID19 when they are widely used in public. When you wear a mask, you can help protect those around you. When others wear one, they can help protect people around them, incl. you. https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4external icon #WearAMask


Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect others and slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn how to wear your mask correctly. https://bit.ly/2XdSp61external icon


Wondering when to use a mask? Wear a mask when you are in a public setting, especially when it is difficult stay 6 feet away from others not living in your household. Learn more at https://bit.ly/HowToWearCFCexternal icon


Wondering how you can help keep your friends healthy this summer? Stay safe from #COVID19: Wash your hands, stay 6 feet apart, and #WearAMask. Learn more about how you and your friends can help protect each other: https://bit.ly/2XdSp61external icon

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Wondering how you can help keep your friends healthy this summer? #WearAMask that covers your nose and mouth when you hang out. When you wear a mask, you can help protect others in case you are infected with #COVID19 but do not have symptoms. Your friend’s mask can help protect you too!

Stay safe by washing your hands, staying 6 feet apart, and wearing a mask. Learn more about how you and your friends can help protect each other: https://bit.ly/HowToWearMasksexternal icon.

#publichealth #MaskingForAFriend

Handwashing

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Wash hands often to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Keep these key times in mind for when to wash your hands and remember to practice other protective actions like staying 6 feet from others and wearing a mask. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

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Wash hands often to help #SlowTheSpread of #COVID19. Keep key times in mind for when to wash your hands & remember to practice other protective measures like social distancing and wearing a mask: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

What To Do If You’re Sick

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Do you think you may have COVID-19? If you think you’re sick, follow guidance about when to call your doctor:

  • Monitor your symptoms
  • Call ahead before visiting your doctor
  • Avoid close contact with others when you’re out

Most people who get COVID-19 can take care of themselves at home. If you need to see a doctor, take precautions to protect yourself and others around you. See more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

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Do you think you may have #COVID19? Most people who get sick can take care of themselves at home. If you need to see a doctor, call ahead before going to their office. Take precautions to protect yourself and others around you. See more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Stop the Spread

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Much is unknown about how the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads. We believe it spreads mostly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when someone who is sick coughs or sneezes.

You can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 by following simple daily precautions.

Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

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Take simple daily precautions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like #COVID19. Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

Contact Tracing

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If you have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19, a public health worker may call to let you know you’ve been exposed and ask you to stay at home and self-quarantine. Doing so keeps you, your family, and your community safe. Be part of the solution and help slow the spread of COVID-19.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html

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If you are sick with #COVID19, a public health worker may contact you to check on your health, discuss who you’ve been in contact with, and ask you to stay at home and self-isolate, if you’re not doing so already. Answer the call to #SlowTheSpread.  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/contact-tracing.html

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Heard about contact tracing, but not sure what it is? During the pandemic, public health workers follow up with and interview people who have COVID-19 and their contacts. Contact tracing slows the spread of COVID-19. If you have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19, a public health worker may call to let you know you’ve been exposed and ask you to stay at home and self-quarantine. Doing so keeps you, your family, and your community safe. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Contact-Tracing. #PublicHealth #COVID19 #ContactTracing #SlowTheSpread #quarantine

#COVIDStopsWithMe

#COVIDStopsWithMe

Surgeon General Jerome Adams shares an important message for Americans this summer: To slow the spread of coronavirus, each of us must continue to take personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our loved ones. By doing just a few simple things, we can make a big difference.

Pets & COVID-19 Guidance

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Treat your pets the same way you would treat other family members to prevent the spread of COVID-19: keep your pets away from sick people and people outside your household. Read more about pets and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/pets.html

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Treat your pets the same way you would treat other family members to prevent the spread of #COVID19: keep your pets away from sick people and people outside your household. Read more about pets and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/pets.html

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Treat your pets the same way you would treat other family members to prevent the spread of #COVID19: keep your pets away from sick people and people outside your household. Read more about pets and COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/pets.html