U.S. Surgeon GeneralVerified account

Americans: if you are sick with fever/cough/ flu symptoms, please don’t go to work! Employers: PLEASE understand giving your employees flexibility and (paid) sick leave will save you money in the long run- it’s much cheaper than shutting down because everyone else gets sick!

4/4 Thank you for the opportunity to serve the American people. I take this responsibility VERY seriously. This is a difficult time & messaging about relative risk is hard. We (and I) will continue to refine messaging to best help the American people understand how to stay safe!

3/n Comparisons are always difficult and often fall short of telling the full story. Most people (80% plus) will have mild disease if they get #coronavirus. I want people to know the risk factors for complications so they can take precautions. I could have said this better.

1/n On @CNNSotu this am I was asked whether the Presidential candidates are at risk for #Coronavirus. I answered while thinking of my own medical history (asthma, HTN, etc). The point (and what I should have said) was everyone should assess their risk with their provider...https://twitter.com/surgeon_general/status/1236667195876421634 …

(2/3) There are simple steps that everyone can take to keep themselves healthy. Wash your hands (sing the Birthday song 2x), avoid touching your face with your hands, cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze and stay at home if you’re sick, unless you need medical care.

Up next, I’ll be on @FaceTheNation to talk about #coronavirus. I’ll be telling Americans 1) What’s changed in the last week 2) Who’s most at risk and 3) How to stay safe. Tune in on @CBSNews at 10AMET!

This morning I’ll be on State of the Union with @JakeTapper to talk about #coronavirus. I’ll be telling Americans 1) What’s changed in the last week 2) Who’s most at risk 3) How to stay safe. Tune in on @CNN at 9:00AM ET!

Really proud of our officers for the work they are doing.https://twitter.com/hhs_ash/status/1236312925301858304 …

5/5 in the interim, please remember- the best way to stop the spread of #coronavirus is with good face, hand and respiratory hygiene. Let’s all work together, and prepare vs panic to prevent community spread of #covid19.

4/5 I understand the public’s concern. The entire response will be looked at for lessons learned- but now we must focus on the task at hand. Many good people are working 24/7 to ensure the American public will have the ability to get a #coronavirus test if your doctor orders it!