1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:02,701 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:02,701 --> 00:00:04,620 - Hey marines Corporal Taryn Escott here. 3 00:00:04,620 --> 00:00:06,560 The Department of the Navy has released guidance 4 00:00:06,560 --> 00:00:08,490 for service members and their families 5 00:00:08,490 --> 00:00:12,300 to avoid contracting the coronavirus or Covid-19. 6 00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:16,340 The overall threat of contracting the coronavirus is low. 7 00:00:16,340 --> 00:00:18,490 Marines that have traveled abroad recently, 8 00:00:18,490 --> 00:00:21,200 should be on the lookout for symptoms such as fever, 9 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:22,033 coughing, 10 00:00:22,033 --> 00:00:23,100 and difficulty breathing. 11 00:00:23,100 --> 00:00:24,870 Some ways you can protect yourself 12 00:00:24,870 --> 00:00:26,470 and others from getting sick, 13 00:00:26,470 --> 00:00:29,770 are to avoid contact with people who are already sick. 14 00:00:29,770 --> 00:00:31,210 Avoid touching your eyes, 15 00:00:31,210 --> 00:00:32,043 nose, 16 00:00:32,043 --> 00:00:33,530 mouth and face. 17 00:00:33,530 --> 00:00:35,570 And to cover your mouth when you sneeze. 18 00:00:35,570 --> 00:00:37,162 Wash your hands often with soap 19 00:00:37,162 --> 00:00:39,160 and or hand sanitizer. 20 00:00:39,160 --> 00:00:41,550 Clean any frequently touch surfaces, 21 00:00:41,550 --> 00:00:42,950 such as doorknobs, 22 00:00:42,950 --> 00:00:43,870 telephones, 23 00:00:43,870 --> 00:00:45,934 and TV remotes. 24 00:00:45,934 --> 00:00:48,160 Talk with your command about staying home 25 00:00:48,160 --> 00:00:49,823 to avoid further infection. 26 00:00:51,380 --> 00:00:52,440 For more information, 27 00:00:52,440 --> 00:00:55,119 go to cdc.gov Slash coronavirus. 28 00:00:55,119 --> 00:00:56,670 And that's your marine minute. 29 00:00:56,670 --> 00:00:58,952 (upbeat music)