Coronavirus Tips: Six Simple Ways To Help Stay Safe (Video)

 

As the world surpasses 1, 000, 000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and close to 60, 000 deaths reported globally, social distancing every time you are out and thoroughly washing your hands when opportunities present are considered the most effective safeguards against the dreaded disease.

Allnews reports that most people who become infected with COVID-19 experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.

It is important to take care of your health and protect others by doing the following, as advised by the World Health Organization (WHO):

(1) Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

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

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

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

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.

(4) Practice respiratory hygiene

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.

Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

(5) If you have fever, cough and 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.

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 spread of viruses and other infections.

(6) Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Try to keep updated on the latest developments about COVID-19.

Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best-placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

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Watch a video on covid-19 tips below: