The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
01. Wash your hands frequently
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with a hand rubbing based on alcohol, or wash with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or hand wash will destroys viruses which can be on your hands.
02. Maintain social distancing
Maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between you and anyone who coughs or sneezes. When someone coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets from your nose or mouth that may contain viruses. If you’re too close, you can breathe in droplets, including the COVID-19 virus, if you have the disease on the person coughing.
03. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Hands touch several objects, and they can collect viruses. When infected, the virus can be transmitted to your eyes, nose or mouth by hand. The virus can enter your body from there, and can make you sick
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
If you feel unwell, stay home. If you have weakness, cough and breathing difficulties, seek medical attention and call ahead. Follow the local health authority instructions.
04. Clean the following high-touch surfaces frequently with regular household cleaners :
- toys
- toilets
- mobile phones
- electronics Gadgets
- door handles
- bedside tables
- television remotes
05. If you are sick, the following steps will help to reduce contact with others:
- stay at home and self-isolate (unless directed to seek medical care)
- if you must leave your home, wear a mask or cover your mouth and nose with tissues, and maintain a 2-metre distance from others
- avoid individual contact with older adults and those with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems
- avoid having visitors to your home
- cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing and sneezing
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