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CDC advises to prepare for colds, flu and Coronavirus

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03/03/2020

(KLZA)-- The Center for Disease Control has issued a number of recommendations to help prevent the spread of illness during the Cold, Flu and Coronavirus season.

You are urged to wash hands frequently with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer if washing is not available.

Avoid touching your face; cough into your elbow or a tissue; avoid contact with sick people; stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of cold or flu and avoid unnecessary travel.

It is recommended you have at least a two-week supply of the following:

hand sanitzer; military grade trash bags with at least 7 mil. Strength; disinfectant soap, bleach; Lysol; disposable gloves; over the counter meds; toilet paper, Kleenex, two gallons of water per day plus water for extra cleaning, laundry and bathing, two weeks of emergency food; sanitation and bathroom needs, pet food and supplies to monitor outside communication including radio, television, tablets and a weather radio.

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