Coronavirus Updates

The CVS Pharmacy in Springfield (795 Baltimore Pike) is now offering COVID-19 testing. This site is a drive-up location for residents 18 years and older. Residents must pre-register. More information and a link to register can be found here: https://www.cvs.com/content/coronavirus

Background

There is currently an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) Coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which has now been detected in numerous locations internationally, including cases in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html

Township Resources

Current Guidance
At this point, the best advice for individuals continues to be taking recommended preventative measures such as:

frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
covering one’s cough or sneeze with a tissue, and
most importantly, keeping yourself and your child(ren) home if you/they are sick.

CDC Resources