Public Health Chapter 8

Infection-transmission routs

aerosols, droplets, and fomites

inhalation of respiratory droplets and aerosol particles

touching mucus membranes with hands directly or indirectly

Long covid/post covid

tiredness or fatigue that interferes with daily life

respiratory or heart symptoms

fever

symptoms get worse after physical or mental effort

US response to COVID-19 pandemic

suppression: social distancing, quarantine

mitigation: social distancing, masks

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