wash your hands!
Hand washing with soap removes germs from hands.
This helps prevent infections because:
- People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. Germs can get into the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick.
- Germs from unwashed hands can get into foods and drinks while people prepare or consume them. Germs can multiply in some types of foods or drinks, under certain conditions, and make people sick.
- Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.
What is Covid-19
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
Potential symptoms
- Cough
- Fever or chills
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
Hand washing Video
Avoid Close Contact
Be sure to keep your distance from others at all times. The recommended distance is 6 feet apart. By maintaining this distance, you can be more comfortable when around people and in public.
Clean and Disinfect
This step seems like a no brainer, and is critical in maintaining your health during these times. Doing things like wiping down high using surfaces, spraying disinfectants, and washing your hands often will all slow the spread dramatically.
Check Health Daily
By doing this step, you can stay on top everything you need to do while making sure your infection risk stays low. Things like taking your temperature, drinking fluids, and not overworking yourself, are all ways to monitor and stay ahead of this sickness.
Wear a Mask
Wearing a mask is probably one of the easiest and most effective precautionary measures you should be taking. It allows for peace of mind for everyone involved.