What can I do to protect myself and others from COVID-19?
The following actions help prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as other coronaviruses and influenza:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Stay at home, take immunity boosting foods and maintain a good personal hygiene.
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Wash your hands properly and often.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough and sneeze.
Put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Clean your hands often
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
· If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
· Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Good day, please stay isolated as much as you can, consume turmeric, chilli and black pepper, and citrus fruits frequently. The recommendation is not solely based on traditional medicine and public understanding, but based on our recent studies at atomic and molecular levels that show their effectivity on SARS-Cov-2 virus.
Follow the WHO recommended preventive measures.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Social awareness in the first place. Social separation and avoiding mixing between people, limiting it to a family living in one house, moving away from crowded. Hygiene and sterilization. All people are bound by masks and gloves
Stay home, avoid gathering, wear mask, use hand sanitizer frequently and social distance.
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Abstract- Many patients with COVID-19 have thromboembolic complications that worsen their prognosis. Herein, the authors propose a modified version of the CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score, including 1 point for COVID-19, so that prophylaxis to protect against thromboembolic events would be indicated before the condition becomes severe. The advantages of this modification would be prevention of the patient' s condition worsening due to thromboembolic problems and reduction of the likelihood of a need for intensive care and mechanical ventilation, reducing mortality.
· Hand hygiene
· Surgical masks
· Social distancing
· Boost your Immune system by consuming Vitamin C rich foods
Solidarity, distancing and cleanliness. Attaching special issue on COVID-19
For those of you who are still confused, these are the rules for covid 19:
1. Basically, you can't leave the house for any reason, but if you have to, then you can.
2. Masks are useless, but maybe you have to wear one, it can save you, it is useless, but maybe it is mandatory as well.
3. Stores are closed, except those that are open.
4. You should not go to hospitals unless you have to go there. Same applies to doctors, you should only go there in case of emergency, provided you are not too sick.
5. This virus is deadly but still not too scary, except that sometimes it actually leads to a global disaster.
6. Gloves won't help, but they can still help.
7. Everyone needs to stay HOME, but it's important to GO OUT.
8. There is no shortage of groceries in the supermarket, but there are many things missing when you go there in the evening, but not in the morning. Sometimes.
9. The virus has no effect on children except those it affects.
10. Animals are not affected, but there is still a cat that tested positive in Belgium in February when no one had been tested, plus a few tigers here and there…
11. You will have many symptoms when you are sick, but you can also get sick without symptoms, have symptoms without being sick, or be contagious without having symptoms. Oh, my God.
12. In order not to get sick, you have to eat well and exercise, but eat whatever you have on hand because it's better not to go out, well, but no…
13. It's better to get some fresh air, but you get looked at very wrong when you get some fresh air, and most importantly, you don't go to parks or walk. But don’t sit down, except that you can do that now if you are old, but not for too long or if you are pregnant (but not too old).
14. You can't go to retirement homes, but you have to take care of the elderly and bring them food and medication.
15. If you are sick, you can't go out, but you can go to the pharmacy.
16. You can get restaurant food delivered to the house, which may have been prepared by people who didn't wear masks or gloves. But you have to have your groceries decontaminated outside for 3 hours. Pizza too?
17. Every disturbing article or disturbing interview starts with " I don't want to trigger panic, but…"
18. You can't see your older mother or grandmother, but you can take a taxi and meet an older taxi driver.
19. You can walk around with a friend but not with your family if they don't live under the same roof.
20. You are safe if you maintain the appropriate social distance, but you can’t go out with friends or strangers at the safe social distance.
21. The virus remains active on different surfaces for two hours, no, four, no, six, no, we didn't say hours, maybe days? But it takes a damp environment. Oh no, not necessarily.
22. The virus stays in the air - well no, or yes, maybe, especially in a closed room, in one hour a sick person can infect ten, so if it falls, all our children were already infected at school before it was closed. But remember, if you stay at the recommended social distance, however in certain circumstances you should maintain a greater distance, which, studies show, the virus can travel further, maybe.
23. We count the number of deaths but we don't know how many people are infected as we have only tested so far those who were "almost dead" to find out if that's what they will die of…
24. We have no treatment, except that there may be one that apparently is not dangerous unless you take too much (which is the case with all medications). Orange man bad.
25. We should stay locked up until the virus disappears, but it will only disappear if we achieve collective immunity, so when it circulates… but wait...we must no longer be locked up for that?
Whilst my previous post was a joke, this comment is an important recommendation. It is highly likely that almost everyone will be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Some will get COVID-19.
What to do if you get COVID-19. These recommendations apply to young adults with no medical conditions. If you have medical conditions or any concerns it is best to speak to your doctor for specific advice. This is particularly important if you have a pre-existing lung condition or are taking immunosuppressant medications.
Prepare for a nasty chest infection.
Things you have to hand
• face tissues,
• Acetaminophen; for a fever over 38°c, take acetaminophen rather than Ibuprofen.
• Generic, cough medicine to thin mucus (check the label make sure that it does not contain paracetamol; otherwise you could double dose and get side effects)
• vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion.
• humidifier would be useful; however, turning on a hot shower and breathing in the steam in the bathroom may also help.
• Food: soups are ideal
• Drink: stay well hydrated, water is fine
• Rest and do not leave your house. You could be infectious for fourteen days. Avoid elderly people and those with pre-existing health conditions.
• Wear gloves and a mask to avoid transmitting the infection
• If you do not live alone. Isolate yourself in your bedroom. Ask those you live with to leave things outside to avoid contact.
• Wash your bed linen and clothes frequently. Clean your bathroom with sanitisers.
The vast majority of Covid-19 cases in healthy adults can manage at home with rest, hydration, acetaminophen, cough medicine.
Go to hospital if you are having trouble breathing or your fever is very high (over 39°C) and not settling with acetaminophen and cooling with ice packs or if you are worried, in distress or feel your symptoms are getting worse
Follow the WHO guideline, using mask and maintain social distancing and regular hand wash with soap etc. Lockdown will be must if so many cases.
Wear a mask in public places and distance your self from others, since you can't tell who is infected.
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Maintain social distancing, wear face mask, wash your hands regularly with water and soap or use sanitizer. Also encourage people around you to do same
Also, cover your cough and stay away from anyone showing symptoms of Covid-19
If you feel any Covid-19 symptoms, isolate yourself. If the symptom persists, visit the nearest Covid-19 testing center around you
Practicing hand and respiratory hygiene is important at ALL times and is the best way to protect others and yourself.
When possible maintain at least a 1 meter distance between yourself and others. This is especially important if you are standing by someone who is coughing or sneezing. Since some infected persons may not yet be exhibiting symptoms or their symptoms may be mild, maintaining a physical distance with everyone is a good idea if you are in an area where COVID-19 is circulating.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene: Wash your hands frequently, Don’t touch your face, Cover coughs and sneezes, Stay home if you are feeling sick
2. Practice “social distancing.”: Keep your distance, Make your meetings virtual, Don’t hug or shake hands, Make a conscious effort to avoid crowds.
3. Wear a mask
4. Keep surfaces clean: Use the product right, Clean the right surfaces, Do not reuse disinfectant wipes on multiple surfaces, Do not dry surfaces after wiping them down.
Wear mask and keep distance from other
Keep home
Have vitamin C and Zing
I agreed with Dr. Chinaza Godswill Awuchi and Ouaïl Ouchetto contributions.
Adhere to health instructions by keep distance from others, wearing masks and continuous sterilization, and it is best to stay home
Standard recommendations to protect yourself and others, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 include frequent cleaning of hands using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water; covering the nose and mouth with a flexed elbow or disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing; and avoiding close contact with anyone that has a fever and cough.
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-rights-roles-respon-hw-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=bcabd401_0
Avoid close contact with others. Ask your employer if it's possible to work from home. Avoid people who appear sick. Go grocery shopping and run errands during off-peak times. Wear a face mask whenever you are in a public place where you will encounter other people.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/how-can-i-protect-myself-from-coronavirus?amp=true
Know how it spreads. It will help you avoid it and protect yourself and others
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
...Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Full adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures including unnecessary home leaving, keeping home atmosphere healthier by proper ventilation, maintaing physical distancing, avoidance of overcrowded places, wearing personal protection equipment especially face mask and gloves, and avoiding touching the
face with unclean hands. These beside frequently and thoroughly washing hands.
Wash your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- It’s especially important to wash:
- Before eating or preparing food
- Before touching your face
- After using the restroom
- After leaving a public place
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After handling your mask
- After changing a diaper
- After caring for someone sick
- After touching animals or pets
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
- Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
- Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
Please see the following links:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/how-can-i-protect-myself-from-coronavirus
https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/how-to-protect-yourself/how-can-i-protect-myself-and-others-from-covid-19
https://medical.mit.edu/four-ways-to-protect
For Covid 19 is a calamities for the nation everywhere . It is to be viewed very much calmly & carefully for this every body has to care for himself along with of his family . One has to control their food habits & should avoid fast food outside . With this one has to take utmost care by keeping the distance & should wear mask while going outside avoid the distance while travelling & also visiting the place for shopping .Hands should clean quite often . Old age person including ladies & children should remain at home as per possible .If this care be taken one can keep their body in a controlling manner .
This is my personal opinion
Stay safe ; following the proper hygiene instructions of the health authority like wearing mask, washing hands frequently , social distance .......
If you feel symptoms of Covid-19, isolate yourself. Self-isolation is an important measure taken by those who have COVID-19 symptoms to avoid infecting others in the community, including family members.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
Understanding how the virus spreads is key to knowing what to do to protect yourself and others. People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are relatively heavy, do not travel far and quickly sink to the ground. People can catch COVID-19 if they breathe in these droplets from a person infected with the virus. This is why it is important to stay at least 1 meter) away from others. These droplets can land on objects and surfaces around the person such as tables, doorknobs and handrails. People can become infected by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This is why it is important to wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand rub.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
If you have minor symptoms, such as a slight cough or a mild fever, there is generally no need to seek medical care. Stay at home, self-isolate and monitor your symptoms. Follow national guidance on self-isolation.
However, if you live in an area with malaria or dengue fever it is important that you do not ignore symptoms of fever. Seek medical help. When you attend the health facility wear a mask if possible, keep at least 1 metre distance from other people and do not touch surfaces with your hands. If it is a child who is sick help the child stick to this advice.
Seek immediate medical care if you have difficulty breathing or pain/pressure in the chest. If possible, call your health care provider in advance, so he/she can direct you to the right health facility.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
Dear Huda and Dear all,
Hello
Respectfully, updated information about protection against Covid-19 are available at the following link;
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
All the best,
Ali
1. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with a hydroalcoholic solution or with soap and water.
2. Maintain a distance of at least one meter from other people who are coughing or sneezing.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
4. Make sure you follow the rules of respiratory hygiene and that those around you do the same. If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with the bend of your elbow, or with a tissue, and throw the tissue away immediately afterwards.
5. If you are not feeling well, stay home. In case of fever, cough and dyspnea, see a doctor after calling. Follow the instructions of the local health authorities.
6. Keep up to date with the latest developments regarding COVID-19. Follow the advice of your doctor, state and local authorities, or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
Wear the mask and sterilize and wash your hands frequently with Ethanol 70%
Avoid crowded places
Strictly following the preventive measures against Covid-19 such as staying home, avoiding unnecessary home leaving, wearing face mask, proper physical distancing, avoiding overcrowded places and social gathering and proper and thorough hand washing. Regular and adequate intake of fruit and vegetables with immune boosting effects is beneficial. Updating information and knowledge regarding SARS-Cov2 infectivity and transmission is vital.
Under present circumstances, there is very little for us to do against the virus. Wearing a mask, washing hands, and observing social distancing are all good, but the most effective protective measure is the quarantine. We are all at the mercy of circumstances and we should hope for the best.
Several important preventive measures for the sake of protecting ourselves as well other people include, wearing masks, frequent and thorough hand washing, physical distancing and avoiding overcrowded places and social gatherings.
balanced diet, proper exercise, social distancing, washing hands at proper interval, wear masks when u r outside and follow all government rules
Desinfect the mobile phones as we sometimes touch them in the public transport or work or in the shop. I have special antibacterial towels in my bag, so I try not to forget to wipe my mobile phone.
Dear Huda J.B Al- Khilkhali,
Yes, that's right. The listed activities and activities significantly reduce the probability of infection with pathogenic microorganisms, increase the level of protection against dangerous diseases and limit the scale of epidemic development. On the other hand, vaccines are the most effective instruments of protection against pathogenic viruses. Also, in order to significantly increase the level of immunity of the body, before developing a severe condition caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Covid-19 disease, it is necessary to get vaccinated. Moreover, in a situation of a high percentage of vaccinated citizens, the level of social and collective immunity of the society increases significantly and the level of epidemic development decreases significantly.
Best regards, Have a nice day, Stay healthy!
Dariusz Prokopowicz