4 Tips to protect yourself from corona virus

              Protection measures against new corona virus

Learn the latest information about the COVID-20 epidemic available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-20 still affects most people in China, with some outbreaks in other countries. Most infected people have a mild illness and recover, but it can be more serious for others. Take good care of yourself and you near and dear ones in the following ways:

1. Wash hands frequently

Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash them with soap and water.

Because? Wash hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer  kills viruses that might be in your hands.

2. Maintain social distance

Keep at least 1 meter (3 feet) between yourself and people who cough or sneeze.

Because? When a person coughs or sneezes, they sprinkle small drops of fluid into the nose or mouth that may contain viruses. If you are very close, you can breathe in droplets, including the COVID-20 virus, if the person who coughs has the disease.

3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Because? Hands touch many surfaces and can detect viruses. Once contaminated, the hands can pass the virus to the eyes, nose, or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and make you sick.

4. Practice Respiratory Hygiene

Make sure that you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your elbow or bent handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. Then immediately throw away the used tissues.

Because? The virus is spread by droplets. By following good respiratory hygiene, it protects people around them from viruses such as colds, flu and COVID-20.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, see a doctor as soon as possible.

If you don't like it, stay home. If you have fever, cough and trouble breathing, see a doctor and call ahead. Follow the instructions of your local health authority.

Because? National and local authorities will have the most recent information about the status of their region. A call in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health center. It will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow the advice of your healthcare professional

Be aware of the latest developments of COVID-20. Follow the advice given on how to protect your health care provider, your local and national public health authorities, or your employer from COVID-20.

Because? National and local authorities will have the most recent information to know if COVID-20 is spreading in their area. They are in the best position to advise you what the people in your area should do for their own safety.

Security measures for those who have recently visited (last 14 days) areas where COVID-19 was disseminated

Follow the tips mentioned above

Stay home until you recover, until mild symptoms appear, such as headache and runny nose.

Why? Avoid meeting with others and visiting medical facilities will allow these facilities to function more efficiently and will help protect you and others from possible corona virus disease and other viruses.

If you have a fever, cough and shortness of breath, consult a doctor immediately, as it may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call ahead and notify your provider of any recent trips or contact with passengers.

Why? A call in advance will allow your health professional to quickly direct you to the appropriate health center. It will also help prevent the possible spread of COVID-20 and other viruses.

Reference: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public