WEBVTT 00:07.100 --> 00:09.520 - Greetings Sailors, Marines, and families. 00:09.520 --> 00:11.430 I'm Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham. 00:11.430 --> 00:14.480 As Surgeon General for our Navy and Marine Corps team, 00:14.480 --> 00:16.440 I wanna taka a few moments to talk with you 00:16.440 --> 00:19.380 about the Novel, or new, Coronavirus. 00:19.380 --> 00:22.580 This is the virus that was first detected in Wuhan, China 00:22.580 --> 00:25.070 and has been in the news recently. 00:25.070 --> 00:27.170 Our Department of Defense and Navy leadership 00:27.170 --> 00:29.210 have been actively engaged on this issue 00:29.210 --> 00:32.080 to help protect you and your family. 00:32.080 --> 00:34.080 The guidance and procedures we are following 00:34.080 --> 00:37.480 are closely-coordinated with our inter-agency partners, 00:37.480 --> 00:39.392 especially the Center for Disease Control 00:39.392 --> 00:42.120 and Prevention, or CDC. 00:42.120 --> 00:45.340 This ensures accurate and timely information is available 00:45.340 --> 00:47.080 and all appropriate measures are taken 00:47.080 --> 00:49.473 to prevent the potential spread of the virus. 00:50.590 --> 00:53.120 Based on the information we have at this time, 00:53.120 --> 00:56.700 the overall threat of contracting the Novel Coronavirus 00:56.700 --> 00:59.250 outside of China is low. 00:59.250 --> 01:02.440 Colds and influenza are far more common. 01:02.440 --> 01:04.670 Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families 01:04.670 --> 01:07.340 who have recently traveled to China should be aware 01:07.340 --> 01:09.600 of respiratory symptoms such as fever, 01:09.600 --> 01:13.090 cough, sore throat, or difficulty breathing. 01:13.090 --> 01:14.970 Should a service member of family member 01:14.970 --> 01:16.580 who has recently traveled to China 01:16.580 --> 01:18.650 experience any of these symptoms, 01:18.650 --> 01:21.070 they should call ahead to their medical provider 01:21.070 --> 01:23.913 to receive additional instructions for clinical care. 01:24.950 --> 01:26.260 There is currently no vaccine 01:26.260 --> 01:28.350 to prevent the Novel Coronavirus. 01:28.350 --> 01:29.950 The best way to prevent infection 01:29.950 --> 01:32.530 is to avoid exposure to this virus. 01:32.530 --> 01:34.650 To help prevent the spread of viruses, 01:34.650 --> 01:37.220 the CDC recommends the following: 01:37.220 --> 01:40.200 avoiding close contact with people who are sick, 01:40.200 --> 01:42.240 avoiding touching your eyes, nose, 01:42.240 --> 01:45.050 and mouth with unwashed hands, 01:45.050 --> 01:47.700 washing your hands often with soap and water 01:47.700 --> 01:49.370 for at least 20 seconds, 01:49.370 --> 01:52.263 or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 01:53.150 --> 01:55.180 The readiness of our forces and families 01:55.180 --> 01:58.210 requires ensuring we are all in the best health 01:58.210 --> 02:01.660 to perform our duties and take care of our families. 02:01.660 --> 02:03.890 If you do become ill, take the right actions 02:03.890 --> 02:06.170 to keep others from getting sick. 02:06.170 --> 02:07.860 When you are sick, stay home, 02:07.860 --> 02:10.850 or follow your local sick call procedures. 02:10.850 --> 02:13.370 Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, 02:13.370 --> 02:16.240 and then discard the tissue in the trash. 02:16.240 --> 02:18.460 Clean and disinfect frequently-touched 02:18.460 --> 02:21.850 objects and surfaces, and know this. 02:21.850 --> 02:24.690 My team is working on this situation and is in 02:24.690 --> 02:27.390 frequent contact with every Navy and Marine Corps 02:27.390 --> 02:31.140 medical department and facility around the world. 02:31.140 --> 02:33.580 Every healthcare provider in the Navy and Marine Corps 02:33.580 --> 02:36.070 is being provided the latest information 02:36.070 --> 02:37.893 and treatment recommendations. 02:38.800 --> 02:40.750 If we do what is necessary to protect 02:40.750 --> 02:42.290 ourselves and our families, 02:42.290 --> 02:44.680 we can avoid illness, stay healthy, 02:44.680 --> 02:46.950 and complete our missions. 02:46.950 --> 02:50.280 Be smart about your travel, your travel precautions, 02:50.280 --> 02:53.630 and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. 02:53.630 --> 02:56.890 Remember this, Navy medicine is here for you. 02:56.890 --> 02:59.680 If you need help or have additional questions, 02:59.680 --> 03:02.850 please contact your local medical representative. 03:02.850 --> 03:04.850 The CDC website has the latest 03:04.850 --> 03:06.620 and most up-to-date information. 03:06.620 --> 03:09.780 The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center website 03:09.780 --> 03:13.610 also has information on the Novel Coronavirus. 03:13.610 --> 03:14.840 Thank you for your attention 03:14.840 --> 03:17.240 to this important health information. 03:17.240 --> 03:20.320 Just as you defend our country 24/7, 03:20.320 --> 03:22.750 Navy medicine will continue to work around the clock 03:22.750 --> 03:25.320 to protect you and your families. 03:25.320 --> 03:26.973 We have the medical watch.