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COVID-19

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  1. What is a pandemic?
  2. Past Pandemics
  3. What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for me?
  4. COVID-19 symptoms
  5. When do I need to talk to a health professional?
  6. How does COVID-19 spread?
  7. Why should I get vaccinated?
  8. Should I wear a mask?
  9. Should I wear gloves?
  10. What if I can’t physically distance?
  11. What if I don’t have a place to wash my hands?
  12. COVID-19 Variants
  13. Self-care during the pandemic
  14. Using drugs and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic
  15. Having a weak immune system during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  16. Opioid overdose and COVID-19
  17. Quiz
  18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
COVID-19 Should I wear gloves?
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Should I wear gloves?

When do I need to wear gloves?

  • When you are routinely cleaning and disinfecting your home
  • If you are caring for someone who is sick with COVID-19

Outside of cleaning and caregiving, gloves are not needed!

Why not?

  • While running errands, gloves will not necessarily protect you from getting COVID-19 and may still lead to the spread of germs
  • The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 when going out is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol