The City of Ashland is part of a large group of Southern Oregon cities, agencies, and health care professionals, who are meeting regularly with Jackson County Public Health and the Oregon Health Authority to discuss the respiratory illness now called COVID-19. The virus is similar to the common cold, but can cause more severe symptoms in the elderly and those in poor health.
As it is also cold and flu season, we encourage everyone to take these preventive measures:
• wash hands often with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer
• get comfortable with elbow bumping when greeting friends (rather than hand shaking)
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
• avoid contact with people who are sick
• stay home while you are sick
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, sleeve, or face mask when coughing or sneezing
Additional information about COVID-19 and other infectious diseases can be found at:
