How to stay safe from coronavirus at home and outside:

Post by: Babai Nagbanshi [27/04/200]

Most countries around the world have put in place coronavirus restrictions, from bans on public gatherings to closing borders, in a bid to curb the pandemic's spread.

As of Thursday, COVID-19 has killed more than 47,200 people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The virus has infected 938,000 people worldwide with 194,000 recovering from it.

Maintain physical distancing:

It is advisable to disinfect surfaces that come into contact with people often. Using Clorox disinfecting wipes and certain Lysol sprays, both approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency, clean surfaces like tables, door handles, keyboards, light switches and remote controls.

Carry your Own Cleaning Supplies:

As a precautionary measure, you may also choose to carry your own disinfectants and clean the surfaces of the stores you visit. It’s also better to carry a sanitiser as it may not be possible for you to wash your hands on to go all the time.

Wash your hands or use a sanitiser after touching any surface:

You must have heard this being said a lot all around and it’s a very important guideline to follow. Make sure to be aware of any foreign surface you touch and remember to wash your hands thoroughly or use a sanitiser right after that. 

Here are the absolute times when you should be washing your hands: 

    a) After coming home from outside.

§  b) Before and unpacking the items you bought.

§  c) After you sneeze or cough, in case you haven’t used a tissue in which case you must         dispose of it right away.

  If you want, you can also wipe the package with disinfectants before unpacking and tissue      and throw away the tissue. Also, don’t forget to wash your reusable shopping bags after         each use.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth:

Our hands touch many surfaces and pick up viruses. By touching our faces, the hands can then transfer the virus to the eyes, nose or mouth from where the virus can enter the body and cause illness.

Having visitors:

Avoid having guests. Where this is not possible, maintain social distancing and no shaking hands or hugging

Feeling unwell:

Consult your doctor, then isolate yourself. Avoid sharing washrooms with others, if possible. Disinfect surfaces that you have touched. 

Staying safe outside:

When leaving home to get essential goods such as groceries or medicine from pharmacies, it is advised that only one person do this task. This will limit the number of people exposed to potential risks.

When outside, maintain social distancing. Wear a mask and gloves if you have them. In grocery stores, wipe trolley handles before using them.

When you get back home, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and disinfect the purchased goods.