5 steps to prevent the corona virus infection (COVID – 19) and its transmission
The rapid spread of the COVID-19-causing virus has caused concern around the world. This rapidly spreading coronavirus epidemic has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and several countries are struggling with a spike in reported cases.
Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
1) Wash your hands regularly
Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, particularly after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
Using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 per cent alcohol if soap and water are not readily available. Cover and rub all surfaces of your hands together until they feel warm.
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
2)Holding social distance
Maintain a space between you and someone who is coughing or sneezing at least 1 meter (3 feet) away. As coughs or sneezes droplets from a COVID – 19 infected people can infect you too.
3)Wear a facemask if you are sick
You should wear a facemask while you are with others and when joining the office of a health care provider. When you can’t wear a facemask, then you can do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes.
4)Follow respiratory hygiene
Make sure you obey proper respiratory hygiene, and the people around you. Which means that when you cough or sneeze, you cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue. Then, quickly dispose of the used tissue.
5)If you are feeling sick, stay home
When you feel unwell, stay home. When you have fatigue, cough and breathing problems, seek medical attention and call ahead. Meet the local health department instructions.
It will also protect you, and help prevent viruses and other pathogens from spreading.
