How to Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19

COVID-19 is an infective disease caused by the new coronavirus that appeared in China in November 2019. It is found in an animal and it can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spread from people to people. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets generated when a corona patient coughs or sneezes.

Useful steps to protect yourself from coronavirus

Clean your hands 

Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap and water at least 20 seconds, especially when you are in a public place or wash your hands properly when you are coughing or sneezing.
Avoid using your hands to touch your face without cleaning.

Avoid close contact

Keep away from people who are sick.
Maintain a distance of 10m to 20m to other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your area.

Useful steps to protect others from coronavirus

Stay home if you’re sick

Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical treatment a tissue paper when you cough or sneeze.

Cover your mouth

• Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when you cough or sneeze.
• Throw used tissue paper in a dustbin.
• Wash your hands immediately with soap and water if it is not available to use sanitizer.

Wear a Mask

You should wear a face mask when you are in a public place or people around you. 

Avoid handshake and Hug

If you are sick don’t go to public places unless you are in a public place didn’t handshake and hug with another person.