10 Basic Protective Tips against the New Coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak
Stay aware of the
latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and
through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become
infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for
others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and
thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with
soap and water.
Why? Washing your
hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that
may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1
metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or
sneezing.
Why? When someone
coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth
which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets,
including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands
touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can
transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter
your body and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and
the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering
your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets
spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people
around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty
breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you
feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical
attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health
authority.
Why? National and
local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in
your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly
direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help
prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
Stay informed and follow advice given by your
healthcare provider
Stay informed on
the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare
provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on
how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Why? National and
local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19
is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in
your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Wash your hands
Washing your hands
correctly, using soap and water and washing for at least 20 seconds or
using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available, still
stands as the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Stay home
If you do need to
leave the house, follow some basic preventative measures
Follow local public health guidelines
By mid-March 2020,
many states, counties and cities implemented their own protective
measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
If your state or
local government has imposed guidelines, you should follow them to the best of
your ability.
Boost your immune system
There are immunity
boosting foods, which strengthen your immune power and help your body fight
common illnesses such as infections, colds, flu, and fever.
Try to stay calm:
In addition to your
physical health, you should take care of your mental health. High stress levels
can take a toll on your immune system, which is the opposite of what you want
in this situation.
- Read Books
- Do any Work
- Spend with family
- Watch cool movies
The information
contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only
and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or
other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a
medical condition or health objectives.
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