Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19

  1. How Can I Be Prepared For a COVID-19 Outbreak?
  2. Should I wear a mask?
  3. Are Jefferson County residents doing a good job on flattening the curve?
  4. How do I safely handle my groceries?
  5. Why can’t you tell me more about the cases or about the people being tested?
  6. What does close contact mean?
  7. People I know are feeling anxious and worried about COVID-19, is there any help for them?
  8. Why should people wear masks to prevent coronavirus infection?
  9. Do face masks protect the person wearing the mask?
  10. Why should I wear a mask that protects someone else but not me?
  11. What scientific evidence support the use of masks to prevent COVID-19?
  12. What good is a mask directive if there are not strict criminal penalties for violation of the directive?
  13. Is a public health directive to wear a mask in public a violation of an individual’s right to enjoy their personal freedom?
  14. What is the specific requirement for masking in Jefferson County?
  15. How does masking initiatives relate to Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Safe Start WA plan?
  16. Can people who have recovered from COVID-19 get it again? How long can the immunity last?
  17. Is there anything I can do to prepare my body for COVID-19?
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