It looks like the coronavirus disease is going nowhere for now.... It’s always best to do everything in our power to avoid getting the flu or other diseases. Amidst the spread of the #COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) shared super handful infographics and videos outlining some protective measures to take in the presence of others and at home. Pass on the information and be safe!
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1. Wash your hands frequently
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
2. Maintain social distancing
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.
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth and practice respiratory hygiene
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. 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.
4. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
If you are in or have recently visited areas where COVID-19 is spreading, Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
5. Stay informed
Always check updates from trusted sources on COVID-19 like the WHO.
