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.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
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.
Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
- Follow the guidance outlined above.
- Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
- If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.
Source From www.who.int
