How to avoid the COVID-19

 

Tips for prevention
Follow the guidelines to help protect yourself from COVID-19

1. 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆
Use warm water and soap and rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Work the lather to your wrists, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. You can also use an antibacterial and antiviral soap.

Use hand sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands properly. Rewash your hands several times a day, especially after touching anything, including your phone or laptop.

2. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲
This virus  can live on some surfaces for up to 72 - 80 hours. You can get the virus on your hands if you touch a surface like:

gas pump handle
your cell phone
a doorknob
Other's face mask
Avoid touching any part of your face or head, including your mouth, nose, and eyes. Also avoid biting your fingernails.

3. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 — 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄
Similarly, avoid touching other people. Skin-to-skin contact can transmit Covid from one person to another.

4. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
Do not share personal items like:
Masks
phones
makeup
combs
It’s also important not to share eating utensils and straws. Teach children to recognize their reusable cup, straw, and other dishes for their own use only.

5. 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲
Covid virus is found in high amounts in the nose and mouth. This means it can be carried by air droplets to other people when you cough, sneeze, or talk. It can also land on hard surfaces and stay there for up to 3 days.

Use a tissue or sneeze into your elbow to keep your hands as clean as possible. Wash your hands carefully after you sneeze or cough, regardless.

6. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
Use alcohol-based disinfectants to clean hard surfaces in your home like:
countertops
door handles
furniture
toys
Also, clean your phone, laptop, and anything else you use regularly several times a day.

Disinfect areas after you bring groceries or packages into your home.

Use white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide solutions for general cleaning in between disinfecting surfaces.

7. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 (𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹) 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆
If you’re carrying the Covid virus, it’ll be found in high amounts in your spit (sputum). This can happen even if you don’t have symptoms.

Physical (social) distancing, also means staying home and working remotely when possible.

If you must go out for necessities, keep a distance of 6 feet (2 m) from other people. You can transmit the virus by speaking to someone in close contact to you.

8. 𝗗𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀
Being in a group or gathering makes it more likely that you’ll be in close contact with someone.

This includes avoiding all religious places of worship, as you may have to sit or stand too close to another congregant. It also includes not congregating at parks or beaches.

9. 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
Now is not the time to go out to eat. This means avoiding restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries.

The virus can be transmitted through food, utensils, dishes, and cups. It may also be temporarily airborne from other people in the venue.

You can still get delivery or takeaway food. Choose foods that are thoroughly cooked and can be reheated.

High heat (at least 132°F/56°C, according to one recent, not-yet-peer-reviewed lab study) helps to kill coronaviruses.

This means it may be best to avoid cold foods from restaurants and all food from buffets and open salad bars.

10.  𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Wash all produce under running water before eating or preparing.

The CDCTrusted Source and the FDATrusted Source do not recommend using soap, detergent, or commercial produce wash on things like fruits and vegetables. Be sure to wash hands before and after handling these items.

11. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮 (𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲) 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendsTrusted Source that almost everyone wears a cloth face mask in public settings where physical distancing may be difficult, such as grocery stores.

When used correctly, these masks can help prevent people who are asymptomatic or undiagnosed from transmitting covid when they breathe, talk, sneeze, or cough. This, in turn, slows the transmission of the virus.

Some pointers to keep in mind:

Wearing a mask alone will not prevent you from getting a Covid  infection. Careful handwashing and physical distancing must also be followed.
Cloth masks aren’t as effective as other types of masks, such as surgical masks or N95 respirators. However, these other masks should be reserved for healthcare workers and first responders.
Wash your hands before you put on your mask.
Wash your mask after each use.
You can transfer the virus from your hands to the mask. If you’re wearing a mask, avoid touching the front of it.
You can also transfer the virus from the mask to your hands. Wash your hands if you touch the front of the mask.
A mask shouldn’t be worn by a child under 2 years old, a person who has trouble breathing, or a person who can’t remove the mask on their own.

12. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸
Call your doctor if you have any symptoms. Stay home until you recover. Avoid sitting, sleeping, or eating with your loved ones even if you live in the same home.

Wear a mask and wash your hands as much as possible. If you need urgent medical care, wear a mask and let them know you may have COVID-19.