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Incubation period (timeframe that you can get Covid-19 from a contagious person) According to the "How to protect from Coronavirus and other viral epidemics" - Covid-19 essential guide By the Editors of Consumer Guide, as a broad guideline, the incubation period is estimated at 2-14 days and could be longer in some cases.  According to this same source, the way you can protect yourself is to be smart, cautious, don't panic, and practice everyday prevention. Covid-19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, so maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from people who are coughing or sneezing ( Carly commented: not just people who are coughing or sneezing, but people in general as much as possible). According to this same source ("How to protect from Coronavirus and other viral epidemics" - Covid-19 essential guide By the Editors of Consumer Guide) in addition to staying away from sick people: Wash your hands often (with an alcohol-based rub - Carl

Risks of Covid-19

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When I went into this medical clinic when looking for a Doctor that I had many years ago, I saw this sign at their front desk & had to take a picture of it: Note: References to "I" in this post refers to "Carly Calabrese" founder & implementer of this Covid awareness & support blog that you're at.

Welcome to my Covid Awareness & Support blog

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UAwAfGreOdky8A8fPJvpviQaiXFlSDf5/view?usp=sharing Welcome video (at above blue link) by Carly Calabrese, founder & creator of this Covid Awareness & Support blog you're at. (The video is 7 minutes & 46 seconds long). Some tips to ensure success with watching & listening to the (above) video: 1. Prior to clicking on the (above) blue link , ensure that the speakers on the device that you're on are on & loud enough for you to hear. (This includes any external speakers you may have if applicable. If you have external speakers, ensure they work and are plugged in correctly). 2. If you're using a regular computer mouse, left mouse-click on the (above blue link).  3. An image of a woman with yellow curtains appears and then you'd  left mouse-click  on the sideways white colored triangle that's on the image to watch the video (if you're using a regular computer mouse). NOTE:   If you're not using a regular comput