Each day we hear about more people testing poistive for COVID-19 in our country.The virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from person to person through droplets that are expelled into the air when an inflected person coughs or sneezes. If you are nearby, these droplets can enter your body through the nose, mouth or lungs.
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make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people. the appropiate use, storage and cleaning or disposal of masks are essential to make them as effective as possible. clean your hands before and after you take it off, and after you touch it at any time. make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin.
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washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. to prevent the spread of germs during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should also wash your hands with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.
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avoid close contact with people who are sick. remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus. stay at least 6 feets(about 2 arms lengths) from other people. keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
learn morepeople with COVID-19 have had wide range of symptoms reported- ranging form mild symptoms to severe illness. symptoms may apper 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. anyone can have mild to severe symptoms may have COVID-19:
public transport, metros, gyms and any other crowded place should be avoided. the more the number of people, the more likely of the spread of the virus. if you have symptoms, self-quarantine yourself.
whether you're social distancing, isolating or in quarantine due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, there are lots of things you can do from the comfort of your own home!
