How to Protect Yourself & Others-Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
Coronavirus
disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
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Know how it spreads
- 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).
- 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.
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.
- 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, even inside your home. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is
sick and other household members.
- Put distance between yourself and
other people outside of your home.
- Remember that some people without
symptoms may be able to spread virus.
- Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’
length) from other people.
- Do not gather in groups.
- Stay out of crowded places and avoid
mass gatherings.
- Keeping distance from others is
especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting
very sick.
Cover your mouth and nose
with a cloth face cover when around others
- You could spread COVID-19 to others
even if you do not feel sick.
- Everyone should wear a cloth face
cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery
store or to pick up other necessities.
- Cloth face coverings should not be
placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing,
or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask
without assistance.
- The cloth face cover is meant to
protect other people in case you are infected.
- Do NOT use a facemask meant for a
healthcare worker.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between
yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social
distancing.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- If you are in a private setting and do
not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and
nose with a
tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily
available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently
touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches,
countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and
sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water
prior to disinfection.
- Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered
household disinfectants will work.
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- What can I do to
protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
- 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 countries around the
world have seen cases of COVID-19 and many are experiencing outbreaks.
Authorities in China
and some other countries have succeeded in slowing their outbreaks.
However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest
news.
- You can reduce your chances of being
infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions.
- 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 at least 1 metre distance
between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks
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 has the disease.
- Avoid going to crowded places. Why?
Where people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into
close contact with someone that has COIVD-19 and it is more difficult to
maintain physical distance of 1 metre.
- 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 infect you.
- 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 and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread
virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people
around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
- Stay home and self-isolate even with
minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover.
Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a
mask to avoid infecting others. Why? Avoiding contact with others will
protect them from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
- If you have a fever, cough and
difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in
advance if possible and 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.
- Keep up to date on the latest
information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local and national
health authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to
advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
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