Today, the NBA suspends the 2020 season “until further notice” after Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19.) They will “use the hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward” the National Basketball League stated in a press release.
On Wednesday, March 11th, the coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the CDC. We learned celebrity couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson also treated positively for Covid-19.
Celebrity Myxer wishes to stop the spread of information and share some guidance to avoid the spread of novel Coronavirus. Popular social media information does not always constitute truthful and accurate content. This information was gathered by the leading medical organizations; Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), WHO (World Health Organization) and the Department of Health:
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
Take steps to protect yourself
- Clean your hands often
- Avoid close contact
Take steps to protect others
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Wear a facemask if you are sick (or if you are caring for someone who is sick.)
- Clean and disinfect
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