Fact or Fiction – COVID-19

Will You Be My Social Distance Friend? By now we know that practicing social distancing can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. We know from the stories being shared globally that if you are under the age of 60 and relatively healthy, testing positive for COVID-19 may be an inconvenience that includes symptoms similar to a bad cold. But there are a lot of our neighbors who will struggle significantly if exposed to COVID-19.    We are asking everyone to do their part, and observe social distancing rules when you do need to get out for essential needs and daily wellness breaks. Get creative about ways you can stay connected, without physically meeting up.  Here are some ways people around the country are staying connected.  A neighborhood Facebook page created a Netflix party link using a chrome extension to have a movie night with everyone safely sitting in their own homes, but chatting throughout the evening. Instructions available here.  Plan to join DJ D-Nice's Self-Quarantine Dance Party and dance the night (or afternoon) away with your favorite celebrities.    Kids anxious for a playdate? Take a virtual tour of a museum with friends and live chat your impressions.  Check out a list of virtual tours here.  Social distancing is so important for the people in our lives who are at high risk for complications from COVID-19. Need some additional convincing? Check out this simulation illustrating how we can all help flatten the curve and reduce the spread of COVID-19. FOR RELEASE: March 28, 2020 coronavirus.health.ok.gov COVID-19 Call Center (877) 215-8336 STAY CONNECTED! #HealthyOklahoma   MEDIA QUESTIONS? Contact the Office of Communications (405) 271-5601 Communications@health.ok.gov Business Hours:  8am - 5pm Creating a State of Health www.health.ok.gov                                                                                                                      Back to Top Your Oklahoma State Department of Health Subscriptions:  Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Contact the Health Department | Help This email was sent to eoncopeland.corona@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Oklahoma State Department of Health · 1000 NE 10th · Oklahoma City, OK 73117· 1-800-522-0203