In the midst of this health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus, or Coronavirus outbreak, it's important to practice the five things we know helps prevent the spread of the virus. Proper hand washing, cough into your elbow or tissue then throw away, don't touch your face including your eyes, adhere to social distancing and stay home if you can. We need to take these precautions seriously and recognize that every decision and action you make potentially impacts others. And every action others make can potentially impact you.

We as Americans celebrate our individual rights and freedom. We emphasize the importance of independence. But one thing that's quite apparent now is how very interdependent we really are. This pandemic is forcing us to face this reality and consider our collective responsibility to work together to slow and prevent the spread of the virus.