With new strains of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, we must protect each other—and healthcare workers. Our best defense remains the same: Wear a mask. Watch your distance. Wash your hands.
Don’t let your guard down. Defeating COVID-19 requires a team effort. We all have a part to play! Mask up for yourself, your loved ones, your friends and your community.
Masks are an effective tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19. They serve as a barrier for respiratory droplets so you don’t get the virus or give it to someone else.
A mask may seem inconvenient, but think of all it can do:
See IHA’s Nov. 13 press release—With COVID Spiking Statewide, Hospitals, Doctors and Nurses Plead: “Don’t Let Your Guard Down. Keep Your Mask Up.”
Nurses, doctors and hospital staff are working tirelessly to care for patients during this pandemic. How else can we support them in this difficult time?
Illinois’ healthcare heroes know no boundaries in the fight against COVID-19. They have undertaken herculean efforts to care for patients, while hospitals have led efforts to prepare for surges and protect staff on the front lines. Their stories will inspire you.