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A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For #Coronavirus
You've heard it over and over, but one of the best ways to protect yourself against infection from #COVID19 — or cold or flu, for that matter – is good old-fashioned hand hygiene. Washing your hands frequently, as well as avoiding touching your face, eyes and nose, is a tried-and-true way to cut down on respiratory infections, Perl says. Studies have shown that "good hand-washing and frequent hand-washing will decrease the risk of transmission of these viruses anywhere from 30 to 50 percent," she says. "You can use the alcohol-based hand gels, or you can use soap and water. It doesn't need to be any kind of antibacterial soap." And you should scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds — about as long as it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. Also, if you're not already doing it, start practicing good respiratory etiquette: Cough into your elbow instead of spewing virus-laden particles into the air (and wash your hands right after), and make sure to throw out your used tissues, since they might have virus particles on them. "Those are very, very effective kinds of measures just in terms of decreasing exposure of others," says Perl.
goatsandsoda/2020/02/26 npr Here are 10 basic things WHO would like people to know about the outbreak: 1. People should wash their hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with an alcohol-based solution. 2.Disinfect surfaces like kitchens and work desks regularly. 3. Seek information on the situation from reliable sources, like a local or national public health agency, WHO or a local health case professional. 4. Anyone with a fever or cough should avoid traveling. If sickness starts while on a flight, inform the crew immediately. 5. Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or tissue. Throw the tissue away and wash hands. [ READ: WHO: Global Risk From Coronavirus ‘Very High’ ]
6. People over the age of 60, or anyone with an underlying health condition, have a higher risk of contracting a severe case of the disease. Those people might need to take extra precautions to avoid crowded places and sick people. 7. If someone feels sick, they should stay home and contact a doctor or local health professional about the symptoms. Symptoms of the coronavirus typically include a fever and dry cough without a runny nose. 8. If a sick person does stay at home, they should eat and sleep separately from anyone else in the household. They should also use different utensils to eat. 9. A person should seek care immediately if they develop shortness of breath. 10. WHO said it is "normal and understandable to feel anxious, especially if you live in a country or community that has been affected." People should find out what they can do in their communities and discuss how to stay safe with people in their workplace, school or place of worship.
