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How You Can Support Our Businesses

  • Purchase a gift card to use later.

  • Consider delivery or carry-out. Many of our businesses are offering curbside pick-up so you don’t have to enter the restaurant. They are complying with the latest government recommended standards on sanitation to ensure your food is properly handled.

  • Order products and merch online.

  • Give them some love on social media and promote them.

Stories from Corktown: Small Businesses Stepping Up During COVID-19

We’ve started collecting stories from our Corktown businesses in our blog. Check out how our community is stepping up to support one another below.

 
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Hand Sanitizer

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COVID-19 Fast Facts

What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)? 

Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, is the disease caused by a new respiratory virus named SARS-CoV-2.  COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019.  

What are the symptoms of COVID-19? 

People diagnosed with COVID-19 have reported mild to severe respiratory illness 2 to 14 days after exposure.  Symptoms include:  

  • fever  

  • cough

  • shortness of breath 

How is COVID-19 spread? 

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person 

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.  

  • It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

How can I help protect myself and others? 

The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The simple everyday actions you can take to help prevent the spread of flu and other illnesses can help prevent the spread of coronaviruses. These include:  

  • Stay home when sick. 

  • Washing your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. 

  • Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough/sneeze in your upper sleeve. Immediately throw away used tissues in the trash, then wash hands. 

  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 

  • Avoiding close contact, sharing cups, or sharing eating utensils.

  • Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs. 

  • Practice good health habits.  Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Resources

During this time, it is important we do what we can to support our residents in getting accurate and credible information. Last newsletter we shared several resources which are below with a few updates:

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