Stay abreast of the new COVID-19 outbreak information available on the WHO website, and through the national and local public health authority. Several countries around the world have reported COVID-19 incidents, and some have suffered outbreaks. Officials in China and some other countries managed to delay or halt their outbreaks.
Officials in China and some other countries managed to delay or halt their outbreaks. The situation, however, is volatile so search for the latest news periodically.
By taking some easy precautions you can. the chances of getting contaminated or spreading COVID-19:
. Clean your hands frequently and thoroughly with a hand scrub based on alcohol, or wash them with soap and water.
Why? For what? Washing your hands with soap and water by using hand rubbing based on alcohol destroys viruses which can be on your hands.
Maintain a space between you and someone who is coughing or sneezing at least 1 meter (3 feet) away.
. Why? For what? We spray tiny liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus when someone coughs or sneezes. If you're too close, you can breathe in droplets, like the COVID-19 virus, if you have the disease on the person coughing.
. Stop touching the head, mouth and nose.
Why? For what? Hands reach several objects, so they can catch viruses. When infected, the virus can be transmitted to the eyes, nose or mouth by hand. The virus can get into your body from there, which can make you sick.Make sure you practice good respiratory hygiene, and the people around you.Follow proper health for your breathing. That means that when you cough or sneeze, you cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue. Then, quickly dispose of the used tissue.Why? For what? Virus spread in droplets. You protect the people around you from viruses like cold, flu and COVID-19 by practicing good respiratory hygiene.
. When you feel unwell, stay home. When you have fatigue, cough, and breathing problems, seek medical attention and call ahead of time. Employ the local health authority instructions.
Why? For what? National and local authorities should provide the most up-to-date details
about the area's situation. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to guide you quickly to the right health facility.This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
. Keep up to date on the new COVID-19 hotspots (towns or local areas where COVID-19 is widely spreading). Avoid traveling to locations, if possible – particularly if you are an older person or have diabetes, heart or lung disease.
Why? For what? In one of those places you have a better chance of getting COVID-19.
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