The most common symptoms of coronavirus are fever, tiredness, dry cough and difficulty breathing. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) has information about the coronavirus at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html. Please contact your provider if you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or other symptoms of respiratory illness.

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

Protect yourself just like you would for any other infectious disease, such as the flu.

The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including the below.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick; maintain a distance of at least six feet from people who are coughing or sneezing.
• Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• When washing hands, do so for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with the bend of an elbow or tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Stay home if feeling unwell.

Cyber criminals are more sophisticated and convincing than ever before. And, unfortunately, many of them are using this public health emergency to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

If you take nothing else from the following, remember this - Never disclose personal information over the phone when receiving a call.

From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

• CMS will never ask for personal details.
• Scammers are offering coronavirus tests to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for personal details via telemarketing calls, social media platforms and door-to-door visits.
  • The personal information collected may be used to fraudulently bill health care programs and the unapproved test kits may cause harm to the beneficiaries.
• Report coronavirus complaints to the I-MEDIC using the Investigations MEDIC Complaint Form. The I-MEDIC may also be contacted at 1-877-7SAFERX (1-877-772-3379).

 From the Office of Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)

• Watch out for scammers offering fake, low-cost coronavirus or COVID-19 insurance to cover medical treatments.
• Scammers might contact consumers claiming their health insurance has been canceled and then provide a toll-free phone number or a malware link to click in hopes of stealing personal information.
• If you are unsure about an insurance company or agent, do not sign any paperwork or issue payments until you confirm the company or agent offering the insurance product is legitimate and licensed to sell insurance in Wisconsin.
• Consumers can look up agents and companies by visiting the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
• To report suspected scams, fraud or other consumer complaints related to coronavirus, contact the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Consumer Protection Hotline at DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov or (800) 422-7128, or file an online complaint.

 Regarding Census Fraud

• All Census Bureau website addresses end in “.gov”
• The Census Bureau will not send unsolicited emails to request your participation in the 2020 Census. You won't receive Census Bureau emails unless you have signed up to receive them.
• The Census Bureau will never ask for your information via email
• The Census Bureau will never ask for the following info (via email or otherwise).

• • Social Security number.
  • Bank account or credit card numbers.
  • Anything on behalf of a political party.
  • Money or donations

• If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census, you can do the following to verify their identity.
  • Check to make sure that they have a valid ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date.
  • If you still have questions about their identity, call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau rep.
• If you suspect fraud, call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative.