Basic Protection Against COVID-19

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay aware of the latest information on coronavirus available on WHO (World Health Organization) and through your national and local public health authority, most of the people who become infected experience mild illness and recover but the same can’t happen with you. Take care of yourself and help others by doing the following.

Wash Hands:-

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 Distance.

Maintain at least 1Meter (3 Feet) distance between yourself and with 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 the 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 people around you practice respiratory hygiene, this means covering your mouth and nose with Mask or by Tissue when you cough or sneeze, then dispose of it immediately.

Why? Droplets spread the virus. If you follow respiratory hygiene rules you are protecting yourself and the people around you. Also, it may protect you from Cold, Fly ad COVID-19.

If you have a cough, fever or 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 the spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow the advice provided by healthcare providers.

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow the advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVIDis spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading

• Follow the guidance outlined above.

• Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? 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.

• If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

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Be ready for COVID-19