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How does warm weather affect the COVID-19 virus? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How does warm weather affect the COVID-19 virus?

At this time, it is not known whether the spread of COVID-19 will decrease when weather becomes warmer. There is much more to learn about the transmissibility, severity, and other…

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Is it safe to drink tap water? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Is it safe to drink tap water?

Yes. Coronavirus, a respiratory illness like the flu or cold, is not spread through tap water.

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How long does coronavirus live on surfaces or outside the body? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

How long does coronavirus live on surfaces or outside the body?

The World Health Organization says studies have shown that COVID-18 may last for a few hours or several days on surfaces. It all depends on temperature, the kind of surface,…

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What about transmission by people who have no symptoms? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

What about transmission by people who have no symptoms?

COVID-19 can spread from a person up to 48 hours before symptoms. This is why the Health Officer has ordered mandatory facial covering for everyone when physical distancing of 6…

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Does Medi-Cal or private medical insurance plans cover testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)? 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information

Does Medi-Cal or private medical insurance plans cover testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

On March 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared, “We have ordered health insurance companies to waive ALL out-of-pocket costs for preventive coronavirus testing.” California is the latest state to order…

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