COVID-19 Prevention
As concerns about the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) mount in the US and worldwide, we would like to encourage everyone to remain calm but be informed about how to best care for each other and our community. Below is advice recently received from the office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) that should be helpful for us:
Here are simple, preventative steps recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
● Wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.
● Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
● Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
● Stay home when you are sick and avoid public gatherings.
● Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using household cleaning sprays or a wipe.
● Avoid touching frequently-used public objects with your hands like elevator buttons, doorknobs, and public transportation handles.
● Get a flu shot, not because it will prevent the spread of COVID-19, but so that you stay healthy and out of the hospital.
Additional Tips
Rely on trusted sources like Massachusetts Department of Public Healthy and the CDC for important public health updates.
It is important that we be prepared and don’t panic. The majority of COVID-19 cases are mild with symptoms similar to the common cold. Should you begin to feel unwell, call your primary care provider right away. If you do not have a primary care provider, please contact the Boston Coronavirus Hotline at 617-724-7000. This is open 8am-8pm daily.
If you believe you have possibly been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please don’t panic. Simply take further measures as outlined at the two government sites mentioned above. While we do not want to give into fear, we do want to be wise and act in love towards others by following the above guidelines. For more information on COVID-19 and how to best care for you and others please visit the following CDC resources.
If you self-quarantine and need help with groceries or other items, or if you are unable to work at this time and need help, make it known to us. We are here to help you as we can.
Serving our community: We exist for God’s glory, one another and our community. We will do all we can to serve any and all we can at this time. If you know of needs we can meet, please let us know and we will do the best we can to help.
If you need prayer or help for any reason, please reach out to us! As a church family, we need not fear or panic. We calmly trust God and take wise and proactive steps to care for each other and our community. If you are not currently in a Community Group and would like to be connected to one, please reach out to kim@coahchurch.org!