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​How COVID-19 Spreads
 
COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who is infected. People who are infected often have symptoms of illness. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning about how it spreads and the severity of illness it causes.
Person-to-person 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, sneezes or talks.
  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
  • Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Maintaining good social distance (about 6 feet) is very important in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
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. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Also, routinely clean frequently touched surfaces.
How easily the virus spreads
How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious, like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, which means it goes from person-to-person without stopping.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people. Information from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic suggest that this virus is spreading more efficiently than influenza, but not as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious.
 
 



 
 
Cómo se propaga el COVID-19 
Se cree que el COVID-19 se propaga principalmente por el contacto cercano de persona a persona a través de gotitas respiratorias de una persona infectada. Las personas que están infectadas suelen tener los síntomas de la enfermedad. Algunas personas que no presentan síntomas pueden propagar el virus.
El COVID-19 es una enfermedad nueva y todavía seguimos aprendiendo acerca de la forma en la que se propaga y la gravedad de la enfermedad.
Propagación de persona a persona 
Se piensa que el virus se propaga principalmente de persona a persona. 
  • Entre personas que están en contacto cercano (a una distancia de hasta aproximadamente 6 pies).
  • A través de gotitas respiratorias que se producen cuando una persona infectada tose, estornuda o habla.
  • Estas gotitas pueden terminar en la boca o en la nariz de quienes se encuentran cerca o posiblemente ser inhaladas y llegar a los pulmones.
  • Algunos estudios recientes sugieren que el COVID-19 puede propagarse a través de personas que no presentan síntomas.
Mantener un buen distanciamiento social (aproximadamente 6 pies) es muy importante para prevenir la propagación del COVID-19.
Propagación a través del contacto con superficies u objetos contaminados
Podría ser posible que una persona contraiga el COVID-19 al tocar una superficie u objeto que tenga el virus y luego se toque la boca, la nariz o posiblemente los ojos. No se cree que esta sea la principal forma en que se propaga el virus, pero aún estamos aprendiendo acerca del virus.
Lávese las manos con agua y jabón frecuentemente. Si no hay agua y jabón, use un limpiador de manos a base de alcohol. Además, limpie de manera rutinaria las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia.
Con qué facilidad se propaga el virus
La facilidad con la que el virus se propaga de persona a persona puede variar. Algunos virus son muy contagiosos, como el del sarampión, mientras que otros virus no se propagan tan fácilmente. Otro factor que hay que tener en cuenta es si la propagación es sostenida, es decir, se propaga de manera continua de persona a persona.
El virus que causa el COVID-19 se propaga muy fácilmente y de manera continua entre las personas. La información sobre la pandemia en curso del COVID-19 sugiere que este virus se propaga de manera más eficiente que el virus de la influenza, pero no tan eficientemente como el del sarampión, que es un virus altamente contagioso.

​Robert J. Richardson
Middle School

6018 S Karlov Ave.
Chicago IL, 60629

Phone: (773)535-8640
Fax: (773)535-8010
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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • Clouston's Corner
    • Assistant Principals
    • Robert J. Richardson
  • Students
    • Cell Phone Policy
    • Gallery >
      • 2022 2023 >
        • 8th Grade Photo Day
        • Winter Dance
        • Literacy Night-Book Fair
        • Social Studies Night
      • 2021 2022 >
        • 8th Grade Graduation 2022
        • 8th Grade
      • 2020 2021 >
        • 8th Grade 2020 2021 >
          • 2021 Graduation photos
          • 8th Grad photos 2
      • 2019 2020 >
        • 8th grade 2019 2020
      • 2018 2019 >
        • 7th grade
        • 8th Grade 2018 2019
      • 2017 2018 >
        • 8th grade 2017 2018
      • 2017
      • Video Gallery
    • CPS: Remote Learning
    • CPS: Acceptable Use Policy
    • Student Resources
    • Mrs. Lewis, Library Resources
    • High School Information Page
    • Ms. Gunn/AVID >
      • AVID Press
    • After School Programs
    • NJHS
    • JROTC
    • Yearbook
  • Parents
    • School Calendar
    • Family Wellbeing Space
    • CPS Parent University
    • BAC / PAC
    • LSC Local School Council
  • Staff
    • Staff Organization
    • Staff Index
    • Office Staff
    • Forms
    • Resources
    • Staff Handbook Information
  • CONTACT US
  • Messages
  • Travel Guidelines
  • Travel Guidelines Espanol
  • Uniform Policy