Health Desk- 18 March 2020: Stay aware of the latest
information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through
your national and local public health authority. Most people who become
infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for
others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an
alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using
alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself
and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small
liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are
too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the
person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up
viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or
mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good
respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent
elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue
immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory
hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and
COVID-19.
Seek medical care early if you have fever, cough and
difficulty breathing.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and
difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the
directions of your local health authority.
Why? National and local authorities will have the
most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance
will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health
facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and
other infections.
Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare
provider.
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19.
Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public
health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from
COVID-19.
Why? National and local authorities will have the
most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They
are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to
protect themselves.
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