The COVID-19 also know as the Wuhan Coronavirus his spreading rapidly not just in China but several other countries across the globe. In China, it has claimed over 2700 lives with over 80,000 confirmed cases.?
With new cases surfacing every day in locations where people haven’t even visited China, the need for adhering to precautions is more important than ever. Here are the ways you can prevent the infection from spreading as well as entering your body, to contain this epidemic.
Our hands are responsible for bacteria and viruses entering our body, as we often use them to either rub our nose, eyes or eat food with them. Thus, washing hands thoroughly is of utmost importance.
Doctors recommend washing hands for 20 whole seconds -- not just the palms but also in-between fingers. Additionally, regularly sanitise your hands after touching common surfaces to prevent catching the infection.
It is strongly advised that you avoid touching hands with strangers or even people you know to prevent contracting the coronavirus. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t greet the person entirely -- a namaste can work just fine and keep you away from infections.?
Coronaviruses come from animals. And in case you’re consuming the meat of an infected animal, if it’s not cooked well, the infection will still be active in it, and will infect your body upon entering.
Wearing a face mask will not only prevent dust from entering your lungs, but it will create a barrier preventing you from touching your face with dirty hands. It will also prevent infected droplets from entering your body.?
If you’ve come down with common flu or cold, taking a day off will not only help you get healthy quicker but also save others from catching the virus you’re infected from. In case you feel severe cold or flu and have trouble breathing, head to the nearest hospital or healthcare centre.?
Commonly used surfaces like door handles, armrests etc can have deposits of infections which can infect others that come in contact with that surface. Regularly cleaning such surfaces with the help of rubbing alcohol, disinfectants or even hand sanitisers will destroy the germs and not let it spread.
Whether you’re sick or you’re not, make sure that you cover your mouth with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing. This will prevent the respiratory droplets from entering the air and infecting others in close proximity to you. Also, once used, dispose the tissue off appropriately in a dustbin, instead of keeping it lying around your desk like a souvenier -- no one likes that.?
It is strongly advised that you avoid contact or being in close proximity with people who’re unwell. Even if they don’t have the coronavirus, you contracting whatever they have could still make you sick and impact your immune system. This will not keep your body ready in case you actually come in contact with the novel coronavirus.?