Protection measures for everyone
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19
outbreak, available on the national,state and local public health authority.
Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have
seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have succeeded in
slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However, the situation is unpredictable so
check regularly for the latest news. You can reduce your chances of being
infected or spreading COVID19 by taking some simple precautions:
• Regularly
and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcoholbased 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 at
least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 spread of viruses and
other infections.
• Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots (cities or
local areas where COVID-19 is spreading widely). If possible, avoid traveling to
places – especially if you are an older person or have diabetes, heart or lung
disease. Why? You have a higher chance of catching COVID-19 in one of these
areas.
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