General Precautions
The best way to prevent the spread of the flu, COVID-19 and similar viruses is to:
Avoid close contact with sick people
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands
Stay home when you are sick
Cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
Cough and sneeze into your elbow instead of on your hand
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a household cleaning spray or wipe.
If you have specific questions about COVID-19 in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 1-800-803-7847
UAMS is currently offering an Online Screening and Drive Thru Triage dedicated to the Coronavirus.
