What rideshare, taxi, limo, and other passenger drivers-for-hire need to know about COVID-19: Nov. 13, 2020

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Nov. 13, 2020
  
  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms often include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. Our understanding of how the virus spreads is evolving as we learn more about it, so check the CDC website for the latest information. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
  
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)
  
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks
  
  Recent studies indicate that the virus can be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus. Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19.
  
  As a rideshare, taxi, limo, or other driver-for-hire, how can I protect myself and others? -- What steps should my rideshare service or taxi/limo transportation company take? -- Where can I get more information?
  
  
• Subjects:
  Automobile Driving Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Motor Vehicles Occupational Health Pandemics Transportation
• Series:
  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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