Corona virus - preventive measures



     Wash hands
If hands are visibly dirty – wash your hands with soap and running water.
If hands are not visibly dirty- frequently alcohol based hand rub or clean them by using soap and water.
        When to wash hands
After coughing or sneezing
When caring for sick
While preparing food
Before eating
After toilet use
When hands are visibly dirty
After handling animals or animal waste.
        Wash your hands often
After been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, wash your hands specifically for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Use a hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol concentration.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unhygienic hands.
Avoid close contact
Maintain 6 feet between the sick person and other household members even inside the home.
Maintain social distance with people when you are going out.
Remember people without symptoms are able to spread virus.
Maintain at least 2 arms’ length distance from other people.
Do not gather in groups.
Avoid crowded places and mass gatherings.
Using mask
Everyone should wear a mask around mouth and nose when going out in public, for example: grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
The mask is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
Continue to maintain 6 feet between yourself and others.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Do not cough or sneeze without covering your mouth and nose with a tissue
If tissue ,atleast use your inside elbow while coughing or sneezing.
Throw used tissues in the dustbin.
Immediately after coughing or sneezing , wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. EX:- mobilephones, switches, washrooms, keys, car doors, handlebars etc.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them with soap water.
Then, use a household disinfectant. .


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