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- Hi, I'm commander Wayne Smith,

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Public Health Emergency Officer

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for Marine Corp installations East.

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Across our installations,

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we have adapted to a new way of life

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in the midst of COVID-19.

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While you may not personally see

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the effects of the global pandemic,

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COVID-19 is still very much a reality.

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We are still reporting
cases right here daily

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and we are finding out that many

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of those cases could have been prevented.

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It's easy to become complacent,

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especially around people you know well,

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close friends, coworkers,
and family members.

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But much like our military

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who must always be ready to fight tonight,

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we also cannot let down our guard.

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These are things you need to remember.

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If you have had a COVID test taken,

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stay home until you get results.

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We have seen too many cases where people

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who are waiting for a
result infect other people,

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all because they didn't stay
home while waiting for results

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on whether their COVID test
was positive or negative.

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If you do test positive for COVID-19,

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your isolation at home starts

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the minute you get that call that

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you were positive for COVID.

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You should avoid gatherings of people,

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even within your own home.

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There have been multiple cases where

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we've been able to track COVID exposure

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to neighborhood get togethers, parties,

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or other types of events.

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Be sure you practice social distancing

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and especially avoid close contact

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with people you know to be ill.

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Finally, this is simple,
but very important.

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If you are sick, stay home.

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If you have even the
slightest symptoms of a cold,

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such as cough, congestion, or runny nose,

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do not continue to come
to work for several days.

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Stay home and seek guidance

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from your medical provider on next steps.

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Continue to wear, wait, wash.

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Wear your face coverings,
we know this works.

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Wait by keeping six feet of distance

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between you and other people.

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And wash, frequently wash your hands

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with soap and warm water.

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We all have a responsibility
to control this pandemic.

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We are in this together.

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One team, one fight.

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Thank you.