How To Prevent Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus is primarily transmitted from person to person. At this point, the best way to prevent getting infected is to avoid being around people who have been exposed to the virus. You can take the following precautions to lower your risk of infection:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol if the soap isn’t available.
• Avoid touching your face unless you’ve recently washed your hands.
• Stay clear of people who are coughing and sneezing. It is recommended that you stay at least 6 feet away from anyone who appears to be sick.
• Avoid crowded areas as much as possible.
• Carry a hand sanitizer with you to make frequent cleaning of your hands easily.
• Always wash your hands before you eat or touch your face.
• Be especially careful about touching things and then touching your face in busy airports and other public transport systems.
• Carry disposable tissues with you, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue carefully (catch it, bin it, kill it)
• Do not share snacks from packets or bowls that others are dipping their fingers into.
• Avoid shaking hands or cheek kissing if you suspect viruses are circulating.
• Regularly clean not only your hands but also commonly used surfaces and devices you touch or handle.