The Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. continue to encourage residents within the Marianas to practice social distancing, which means avoiding close contact with people in order to avoid catching the virus yourself and to avoid passing it on to others.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stay home as much as possible. Avoid unnecessary travel or public places. – Choosing a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household members from others. To obtain general information about the CNMI COVID-19 response, contact the Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force Hotline at 287-0046, 287-0489, 287-1089. These numbers are available Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm and Saturday to Sunday from 7am to 4pm.<\/p>\n For medical information about COVID-19, reach out to the COVID-19 Infoline at the following numbers: 285-1542\/1672\/1352\/1854. These numbers are available Monday to Sunday from 7:30am to 8pm.<\/p>\n For mental health support and helpful tips during a crisis call the Mental Health Support Line at 285-1856, 323-6560, 323-6561 These numbers are available from Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. For the 24\/7 Disaster Distress Helpline, call SAMSHA at 1-800-985-5990.<\/p>\n For more information about DIY face coverings, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019- ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cloth-face-cover.html<\/p>\n For more information about CHCC programs, follow CHCC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter at @cnmichcc, check out www.chcc.gov.mp\u00a0or call (670) 234-8950.<\/p>\n For more information on the Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force, visit\u00a0governor.gov.mp\u00a0and follow @GovernorCNMI on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Source: Office of the Governor<\/em> The Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. continue to encourage residents within…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":323907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-323950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=323950"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323950\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/323907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=323950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=323950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=323950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10.
\n\u2022 Choose drive-thru, take-out, or delivery options, or outdoor seating, if available, when dining in.
\n\u2022 Send only one healthy adult from the household run necessary errands, such as getting groceries or picking up medications. Leave children, elderly, and other vulnerable people at home as much as possible. When returning home from an errand, wash your hands before doing anything else.
\n\u2022 Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. People at high risk should stay at home as much as possible.
\n\u2022 Create a household plan of action\u00a0https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prepare\/checklist- household-ready.html
\n\u2022 Ensure a 30-day supply of all medicines.
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\nContinue good hand hygiene<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, avoid touching your face, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve.
\n\u2022 Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available.
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\nKnow the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you become symptomatic:
\n\u2022 Stay home when you are sick and if you recently traveled to a place with COVID-19. Self- quarantine means:<\/p>\n
\n– Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
\n– Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
\n– Limiting visitors<\/p>\n
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\nRumor control<\/strong>
\nDuring crises like this, the spread of misinformation is just as dangerous as the virus itself. The CNMI is reminded to only share official and verified notices, press releases, and advisories from the Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force and CHCC.<\/p>\n
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