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Coronavirus Prevention (Covid-19)
Be sure to follow the update on the Covid-19 outbreak, on the World Health Organization website and through local and national public health authorities. While Covid-19 infection is still mainly in China, there are some hotspots in other countries. Most individuals who develop the infection feel mild symptoms and recover, but the symptoms may appear more severe in others. Take care to protect your health and protect others with the following measures:
Wash hands regularly
Why? Cleaning your hands with soap and water or rubbing them with an alcohol disinfectant will kill the viruses that may be on your hands.
Ensure respiratory hygiene practices
Be sure to cover the mouth and nose by bending the elbow or a tissue with coughing or sneezing, then dispose of the tissue immediately by throwing it in a closed waste bin and clean your hands with an alcohol cleanser or with soap and water.
Why? Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing prevents germs and viruses from spreading. But if you cover your mouth and nose with your hand while sneezing and coughing, germs may be transferred to all things and people you touch.
Avoid getting too close to people
Keep at least 1 meter (3 feet) between you and anyone coughing or sneezing.
Why? When a person coughs or sneezes, small liquid droplets may contain from their nose or mouth that may contain the virus. If you are very close to it, you can breathe these droplets, including the virus that causes Covid-19, if the person has it.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can catch viruses. If the hands are contaminated, they may transfer the virus to the eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can enter the body through these outlets and make you sick.
If you have a fever, cough, and trouble breathing, seek medical advice right away, you may have a respiratory infection or other severe illness. Call before going to the caregiver and tell them if you have traveled or been in contact with any travelers recently.
Why? Your pre-contact with your care provider will allow you to direct you quickly to the appropriate health care facility. This will also help prevent any possible spread of the Covid-19 virus and other viruses.
Follow the developments and follow the advice of health care providers
Be sure to stay updated on Covid-19 disease. Follow the advice provided by your health care provider and those of your local and national public health authorities or your employer on ways to protect yourself and others from infection with COFED-19.
Why? Because local and national authorities have the latest information on whether Covid-19 infection has already spread in your area, they are best able to give advice on what people in your area should do to protect themselves.
