WEBVTT 00:00.862 --> 00:03.215 - Hi, I'm Commander Wayne Smith, 00:03.215 --> 00:04.624 Public Health Emergency Officer 00:04.624 --> 00:06.740 from Marine Core Installations East. 00:06.740 --> 00:07.917 For several new weeks now MCI East 00:07.917 --> 00:11.140 has been following the Secretary of Defense's orders 00:11.140 --> 00:14.710 to have our military community practice social distancing. 00:14.710 --> 00:16.980 We know you understand, our military has a mission 00:16.980 --> 00:18.540 to protect national defense 00:18.540 --> 00:20.950 and commands are implementing social distancing 00:20.950 --> 00:22.530 as much as possible. 00:22.530 --> 00:24.350 However we need your help, 00:24.350 --> 00:26.170 together we have to do a better job 00:26.170 --> 00:28.750 of following social distancing orders. 00:28.750 --> 00:30.860 Covid-19 spreads mainly among people 00:30.860 --> 00:33.280 in close contact for a period of time. 00:33.280 --> 00:34.990 Recent studies show that many people 00:34.990 --> 00:38.470 who are infected with covid-19 do not show symptoms, 00:38.470 --> 00:40.030 therefore they may not know, 00:40.030 --> 00:42.370 they could be spreading the disease. 00:42.370 --> 00:44.400 Now is the time to stay home, 00:44.400 --> 00:45.670 if you have to leave your home, 00:45.670 --> 00:48.820 start social distancing as soon as you are outdoors, 00:48.820 --> 00:49.860 that means not gathering 00:49.860 --> 00:52.900 for neighborhood barbecues or pool parties. 00:52.900 --> 00:53.760 You and your loved ones, 00:53.760 --> 00:55.660 should be physically 6 feet from others 00:55.660 --> 00:58.820 at all times once you're outside your home. 00:58.820 --> 01:00.650 If you have to visit an essential business, 01:00.650 --> 01:02.770 like a grocery store or a pharmacy, 01:02.770 --> 01:05.450 you can still practice social distancing. 01:05.450 --> 01:07.100 Do not congregate in areas. 01:07.100 --> 01:09.210 Be aware of your surroundings. 01:09.210 --> 01:11.000 Take your time in store aisles. 01:11.000 --> 01:13.460 Let other people pass and respect their space. 01:13.460 --> 01:15.640 If you are ever in a situation 01:15.640 --> 01:17.510 where staying 6 feet from another person, 01:17.510 --> 01:20.850 is not practicable, wear a face covering. 01:20.850 --> 01:22.910 As of April 10th, you will be required to have 01:22.910 --> 01:26.010 a face covering inside base facilities. 01:26.010 --> 01:28.660 It's wise to do the same when you're off base, 01:28.660 --> 01:31.200 keep a mask with you at all times. 01:31.200 --> 01:33.930 Social distancing is critical at this time, 01:33.930 --> 01:35.660 stopping the spread of covid-19, 01:35.660 --> 01:38.310 starts with each of us following guidance. 01:38.310 --> 01:39.690 Stay home. 01:39.690 --> 01:41.330 Stay away from others. 01:41.330 --> 01:42.450 Stay well. 01:42.450 --> 01:43.283 Thank you.