​Astoin County Public Health has received the COVID-19 Emergency Housing Grant for our area.  The purpose of this grant is to address the quarantine and isolation needs for people experiencing homelessness and other people who cannot isolate at home, including:

• Create isolation and quarantine housing.
• Create additional emergency shelter capacity for people experiencing homelessness to replace shelter capacity lost when the state required increased social distancing.
• Increase sanitation in existing homeless housing.

Other costs associated with addressing the public health needs of people experiencing homelessness or displaced from their former housing due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

​ https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news-releases/community-grants/commerce-announces-new-emergency-housing-grant-for-counties/

 How does COVID-19 spread?
​Health experts are still learning more about the spread. Currently it is thought to spread:

• through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes
• between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)
• by touching a surface or object with the virus and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes

 How can I protect myself from COVID-19?
It's important that everyone take steps to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus, especially to protect those who are more vulnerable. Steps you can take to prevent spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent coronavirus:

• wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
• avoid contact with people who are sick
• stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others
• cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing

If you are traveling overseas, check for the latest COVID-19 Travel Alerts and follow the CDC's Travelers' Health guidance.
Currently, there are no vaccines available to prevent COVID-19 infections.

Resources For Our Community

• RESOURCES FOR INTERNET/LAPTOPS:
  Request a laptop for telehealth (during the COVID-19 pandemic)
• SUPPORT FOR AND ONLINE SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  National Domestic Violence Hotline – Staying Safe During Covid-19.  A lot of really good info as well as help creating safety plans during Covid.
• SUPPORT GROUPS FOR AND ONLINE MEETINGS FOR NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
• Narcotics Anonymous – Phoneline/Virtual meetings
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