Baltimore Native, Tony Award-Winner Andre De Shields Shares CDC Recommended Tips On How To Stay Safe Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore native and Tony Award-Winning actor Andre De Shields posted on Twitter Friday a video of some CDC recommended tips on how everyone can stay safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"We know that the coronavirus is a global health issue," Shields said. "We know that the disaster involves the entire world. And we know that we're in this all together."

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Shields gave viewers of the video the following four tips:

1. "We can slow the spread of the virus by sheltering in place, except for essential services."
2. "When you have to leave the house, be sure to maintain a distance of safety."
3. "Wash your hands. Wash them often and wash them thoroughly."
4. "Once you have taken care of yourself, take care of somebody else."

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