COVID-19: A Survival Guide for Incarcerated People
COVID-19 has spread throughout the world with deadly impact. In the U.S., many communities are scrambling to treat the sick with limited resources, the streets are empty, and people are trying to stay healthy under challenging circumstances.
The most common symptoms include fever, dry cough, fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of smell and body aches. More severe symptoms include high fever, severe cough, shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, sudden confusion and bluish lips or face.
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People infected with the virus may not show symptoms for two to 14 days after exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and other reputable public health organizations have issued safety practices to help people avoid infection that you’ve probably heard about by now:
Wash your hands with soap frequently, for at least 20 seconds each time.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
Regularly clean surfaces that multiple people touch daily.
Practice “social distancing,” which means staying 6 feet away from
