By slowing the spread, we prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed so they can continue providing critical care to all patients, including those affected by COVD-19. We must ensure that residents take this seriously, if not for themselves, for the people and businesses they care about. Instead of handshakes, fist bumps and elbow touches, introduce a greeting with no person-to-person contact to control the spread. By acting now, we can help mitigate the risks and potentially save thousands of lives.