What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself and others
Know about COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person.
- The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world.
- COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness.
Practice social distancing
- Buy groceries and medicine, go to the doctor, and complete banking activities online when possible.
- If you must go in person, stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch.
- Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as much as possible.
Know how COVID-19 is spread
- You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person.
- You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
- Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home.
- There is no specific treatment for COVID-19, but you can seek medical care to help relieve your symptoms.
- If you need medical attention, call ahead.
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
- There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others.
- Wear a cloth face covering that covers your nose and mouth in public settings.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Know your risk for severe illness
- Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19.
- Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more severe illness.
COVID-19 – Symptoms for the Coronavirus
Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include the following:
Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
*Seek medical care immediately if someone has the following emergency warning signs of COVID-19:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips and face
This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other
symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
COVID-19 Testing
Know about COVID-19
Step 1:
Call 562-273-4400 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. OR Request an appointment online Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Step 2:
Visit the testing location below at your appointment time. Follow instructions on site for your testing. Bilingual staff will be on site to assist.
Test Site:
8540 ALONDRA BLVD. STE B-2 PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
What do your results mean?
If you test positive for COVID-19, take steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Stay Home
Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
Stay In Touch With Your Doctor
Get Rest And Stay Hydrated
Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
Seperate Yourself From Other People
As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home.
If you test negative for COVID-19
- You probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected.
- However, that does not mean you will not get sick.
- It is possible that you were very early in your infection when your sample was collected and that you could test positive later.
10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home
If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:
Stay home from work and school. And stay away from other public places. If you must go out, avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing or taxis.
cover your cough and sneezes.
Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms, get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Get rest and stay hydrated.
As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home.Also, you should use a separate bathroon, if available. If your need to be around other people in or outside of the home, wear a cloth face covering.
If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider ahead of time and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19.
Avoid sharing personal items with other people in your household, like dishes, towels, and bedding.
For medical emergencies, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that you have or may have COVID-19.
Clean all surfaces that are touched often, like counters, tabletops, and doorknobs. Use household cleaning sprays or wipes according to the label instructions.
COVID-19 Testing here by appointment only
Testing Centre:
COMMUNITY MEDICINE INC. 8540 Alondra Blvd. Suite B-2 Paramount, CA 90723-5200