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U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams. (Note: Tweets prior to 9/12/17 were from previous Surgeons General.)

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 8

    Washing your hands is one of best ways to help stop the spread of . Here are 5⃣ things to know about properly washing your 🖐️:

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  2. 6 hours ago

    The hosted an incredibly informative town hall, where I joined and others to talk about how to stay safe, and how we address the unique impacts of the pandemic on communities of color. Thanks President Johnson!

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    Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of NAACP, opens up our telephone town hall to talk about what we are most concerned about when it comes to :
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  3. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    3 steps from the US to help you during this crisis. 1. Know your risk 2. Understand and control your circumstances 3. Get the facts and stay up-to-date

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  4. 8 hours ago

    NEW guidance from "recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States." More:

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  5. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    Today, ’ Coronavirus Task Force announced the new drive-thru testing model that will help ensure Americans who need a test for receive it.

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  6. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

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  7. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Vice President and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will hold a press briefing at 5:00 p.m. ET. Watch LIVE:

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  8. 16 hours ago

    (5/5) For more information on how to keep workplaces, homes, schools and other establishments safe, be sure to check out

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  9. 16 hours ago

    (4/5) Partners in the faith community are essential and can help spread the message to prepare – not panic. For a checklist of actions you can take to plan, prepare and respond to , visit:

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  10. 16 hours ago

    (3/5) Businesses and employers can take important steps to plan, prepare and respond to . Learn more:

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  11. 16 hours ago

    (2/5) Healthcare professionals play a critical role. For the latest information and FAQs about caring for patients, visit:

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  12. 16 hours ago

    (1/5) I’m using this to reiterate that everyone has a role to play in preventing the spread of . Read below for a snapshot of what specific audiences need to know and visit for more info.

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  13. 18 hours ago

    In addition, there are 3⃣ things EVERYONE should know: ✅ Their risk ✅ Their circumstances ✅ The facts Visit to learn more.

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  14. 18 hours ago

    There are actions YOU can take TODAY to help prevent the spread of . Most importantly, you should wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, but you should also cover your cough, avoid touching your face, and wipe down frequently used surfaces.

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  15. 19 hours ago

    . and our fellow officers are hard at work to expand our testing capabilities for .

    Spent time at today to check in on the progress of expanded Coronavirus testing for the American people.
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  16. 19 hours ago

    Send people to the facts at your state department of health website, and at

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  17. 20 hours ago

    Thanks for this ! 20 seconds can save your life, or the life of your loved ones! 👇🏽

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    Just takes 20 seconds to save your life and the lives of love ones and people you don’t know! show me your videos washing your hands!
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  18. 22 hours ago

    Look America- people are scared and fear can bring out the worst in us. We are attacking local public health officials, tired docs & nurses, the schoolkid of Asian decent, the person at grocery who got the last bottle of hand sanitizer. Just love and support one another. 🙏🏽

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  19. Retweeted
    Mar 14

    Friday, I met with several of FDA’s Commissioned Corps officers who are staffing our diagnostics hotline (1-888-INFO-FDA). Our commission corps staff are manning these lines 24/7 and are on the front lines of our response.

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  20. Mar 14

    Getting ready to join on . Do you have questions about what YOU can do to help prevent the spread of ? Tune in!

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  21. Retweeted
    Mar 14

    . clearly states the facts. As he says, we all have a role to play in preventing spread of coronavirus disease 2019.

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    Disease isn’t the only thing that can spread — misinformation is just as contagious. From what you need to know about community spread, to effective prevention methods you should consider adopting, separates fact from fiction.
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