PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

HOW IT SPREADS

COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory
illness caused by a virus. Most cases of
COVID-19 are mild to moderate, like the
common cold. But it can be more severe in
older adults and people with chronic health
conditions. The virus is most likely to be
spread from person to person by droplets
when coughing and from contact with
surfaces where those droplets have landed.

5/18/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

ENVIRONMENTAL

HOW TO HELP

The global shutdown caused by the
virus has inadvertently become the
biggest experiment ever in the
reduction of greenhouse gases. This is
an opportunity to make significant
strides in preventing serious outcomes
from climate change. If we continue
consolidating trips, limiting food waste,
and those of us who are able, keep
teleworking, we could see measurable,
positive results.

5/11/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS

COVID-19 RECOVERY

If you have fully recovered from COVID-19,
you may be able to help patients currently
fighting the infection by donating your
plasma. Because you fought the infection,
your plasma now contains COVID-19
antibodies. These antibodies provided one
way for your immune system to fight the
virus when you were sick.

5/4/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

COVID-19 TREATMENT

There are no drugs or other therapeutics
presently approved by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent or
treat COVID-19. Current clinical
management includes infection
prevention and control measures and
supportive care, including supplemental
oxygen and mechanical ventilatory
support when indicated.

4/27/2020

PHU2 ACTION
OF THE WEEK

CHRONIC DISEASE

ARE YOU AT HIGHER RISK?

COVID-19 is a new disease and there is
limited information regarding risk factors
for severe illness which is why it is
important to take precautions. Based on
currently available information and
clinical expertise, older adults and people
of any age who have serious underlying
medical conditions might be at higher
risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

4/13/2020