How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Disease?

1. Clean your hands

Thorough handwashing kills viruses that may be on your hands. So don’t forget to clean your hands regularly with soap and water, or with hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol.

2. Minimize close contact

Maintaining social distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to prevent transmission of the virus.

Remember always to keep a physical distance (at least 1 meter) between each other. Avoid shaking hands and greet people with a wave or a nod instead.

3. Stay indoor

Avoid non-essential gatherings and don’t go to crowded places like movie theater and concert. If possible, stay at home to avoid being exposed to the virus.

4. Wear a facemask outdoor

If you have to go outdoors, wearing a facemask to reduce the risk of infection or spreading infection to others.

The mask acts as a barrier and helps stop the tiny droplets from spreading you when you cough or sneeze.

5. Clean and disinfect

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler suggests, “using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing”.

So you should clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily, such as desks, phones, toilets, doorknobs, etc.