Coronavirus and Telephone Town Hall with Senator Van Hollen
On Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Senator Chris Van Hollen will host a Telephone Town Hall to discuss the coronavirus with nationally known health expert, Dr. Leana Wen. Van Hollen's office will update you on the situation in Maryland, discuss congressional action, and take your questions.
To join the conversation, please call 855-962-1138 today at 6:30 p.m. EST.
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The Charles County Department of Health call center is available to respond to your urgent question or concern.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coping Strategies for COVID-19
Sherita Hawkes, Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Charles County Department of Health provides ways of coping with COVID-19.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019)
What is COVID-19? The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person-to-person. It was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses ...
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What is Social Distancing?
According to the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, social distancing is a way to keep people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread an infectious disease. Social distancing can take many forms, depending on your lifestyle and your family and work situation.
Social distancing can include the following habits and steps:
Avoid handshaking, hugging, and other intimate types of greeting
Avoid non-essential travel (your health care provider may have specific guidance for your situation)
Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces
Work from home if possible for your work situation
Avoid unnecessary errands — consider ways to have essential items, like food and other household supplies, brought to your house through online delivery services or through family or social networks
