To protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19), it is crucial to think about how the virus spreads.
The coronavirus spreads to sneeze, or cough drops can infect you, it has to be brought from the nose or mouth of an infected person to your eyes, nose, or mouth. COVID-19 can be direct or indirect (on hands, objects, surfaces). You should keep this thing in mind. It will help you remember all the things that you need to do to protect yourself and others from the virus.
Maintain social distance
Social distance is essential in helping to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). It does this by minimizing contact between potentially infected individuals and healthy person.
Social distance is placing space of 2 meters (6.5 feet) between you and others. If possible avoid shaking hands or don’t make close contact with another person.
The easy way that can help slow the spread of coronavirus
- If you have coronavirus symptoms, you should self-isolate for 14 days.
- Everyone should try to limit unnecessary social participation as much as possible.
- If you are in low-risk groups, avoid close contact with people outside the home.
How will you protect yourself and others from coronavirus?
- Strictly follow this advice and inspire others to follow this advice.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief when you cough and sneeze.
- Throw the used tissues in a bin and wash your hands properly.
- Avoid close contact with people and keep a distance of 2 meters (6.5 ft) between you and others.
- Avoid going to crowded places, especially indoors.
- Each should follow travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Stay at home if you are sick, which can help prevent the spread of your infection.
Don’t do this
- It is advised that if your hands are not clean, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not share things that touch your mouth – for example, bottles, cups.
- Avoid shaking hands.
When and how often should you wash your hands?
- You must wash your hands:
- After coughing or sneezing.
- Before and after eating, dinner.
- Before and after cooking.
- If you are in contact with someone who has fever or shortness of breath (cough, difficulty breathing, difficulty breathing). You should wash your hands.
- Before and after crowding public transport (especially an indoor crowd).
- Individuals do not share objects that touch their mouths – for example, bottles, cups.
- Do not shake hands.
- When you come and leave the buildings, including your house or someone else’s house
- If you handle animals or animal waste.
- Before having a cigarette or vaping.
- If your hands are dirty
- After toilet use
Keep your hands in neat and clean condition, moisturize them regularly. Any single product that is not fragrant or colored is excellent.
Do not wear gloves instead of washing your hands. The virus climbs on them in the same way as it gets on your hands. Also, your hands may become contaminated when you remove them.
Use Face masks
It is doubtful that if you are not ill, there will be no benefit from wearing a mask.
The Doctor will advise sick people on using the mask.
Healthcare staff requires masks and other personal protective equipment to prevent infection at work.