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Collected Item: “Minnesota Department of Health Travel, and Covid-19 Information in ASL”

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Minnesota Department of Health Travel, and Covid-19 Information in ASL

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This video covers the basic information of the 2020 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
For more information on COVID-19 visit: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseas...​

ASL talent - James Paul Beldon III, Keystone Interpreting Solutions

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Hello. This is a message from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Lately we’re hearing a lot about an outbreak associated with novel coronavirus. This outbreak started in China, and now has spread to other countries including the United States. The novel coronavirus causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. Symptoms of infection include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While most people recover, it has led to serious illnesses and death in some cases.

Minnesota’s public health community is working hard to protect you, and we’re asking for your help by following the same precautions we all use to prevent colds and flu:
▪ Wash your hands often and well with soap and water.
▪ Cover your cough every time.
▪ Stay home when you are sick.

Also, if you’ve recently traveled where novel coronavirus is spreading and have symptoms, be sure to call your doctor or health care provider to let them know of your symptoms and your travel history. They will work with you to assess your condition and take appropriate steps to get any needed treatment while limiting the risk of passing along an infection to others.

We are learning more about this outbreak and will share key information as it continues. You can stay up to date by visiting the Minnesota Department of Health’s website at health.state.mn.us.

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ASL, Covid-19, health, 2020, coronavirus, travel, outbreak, interpreting, Minnesota, Department of Health, public information, American Sign Language, HST580, ASU,

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Department of Health

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2020-03-11
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