Coronavirus (COVID-19): Ways to Cope with Social Distancing

Flatten the Curve

“Six feet seems so little, when a life means so much.”
Reggy Eadie, MD, MBA
President & CEO, Trinity Health Of New England

The CDC recommends the practice of social distancing to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Even if you and your family are healthy, you are still at risk and your activities may increase the risk to others.

View the chart below to see how important social distancing is to slowing the spread of Coronavirus.

Ways to Cope with Stress During Coronavirus and Social Distancing

The rapidly changing information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the practice of social distancing can be stressful and overwhelming for both adults and children.
The CDC advises the following ways to cope with stress:

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media.
• Take care of your body. Meditate, eat healthy, exercise, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Make time to unwind. Find time to do activities you enjoy.
• Connect with others. Reach out to friends or loved ones regularly through phone, video chats, or other virtual platforms like social media.

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FURI (Fever Upper Respiratory Infection) Clinics are available to serve patients that need to be evaluated in an outpatient setting for symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath.

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We are offering free online Coronavirus screenings. One of our providers will follow up with you to discuss your results.

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