The Coronavirus has widely spread around the globe like wildfire and has affected the society at large. To date, no proper cure has been found against the novel virus and thus has been a cause of great distress.
As the virus spread has continuously grown over the past several months, this has caused many governments to impose lockdowns to prevent its spread.
Multiple kinds of research are being done and are being conducted to find a cure for the novel coronavirus, yet no conclusive answers have been found.
So, it lies upon us to take necessary measures that can help us safeguard ourselves from this virus.
Precautions To Avoid COVID-19
After much research around the world, a few tips and tricks have been spread that can help in avoiding the novel coronavirus.
So, the World Health Organization has listed some of the precautions that should be observed by the general public to avoid contracting the virus these are:
- Regular washing of hands with soap and water or cleaning them with an alcohol-based hand rub. This helps to kill the virus that may be on your hands.
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet (2 meters) between oneself and the other. Because when people speak, cough, or sneeze, they spray small liquid droplets that can be inhaled if you are too close. The small droplets might contain the virus.
- Avoiding crowded places, as the chances of interacting with a COVID-19 infected person becomes likely.
- Avoid touching eyes, mouth, and nose unless your hands have been properly cleaned. As our hands are constantly being used, they touch many different surfaces and might be the carrier of the virus.
- Practicing good respiratory hygiene, that is when you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue. Then disposing of the tissue properly and cleaning your hands. This is because the droplets spread the virus. This helps in protecting yourself and helps in minimizing the spread.
- Self-isolate if you experience even minor symptoms like fever, cough, and headache until you recover. Avoid contact with others and wear a mask to prevent spreading the virus.
- If your symptoms worsen and further add breathing difficulty, seek medical attention. Inform your local authorities beforehand so that they can take necessary measures and direct you to the right health facility. This will also help in preventing further spread of the disease.
- Be aware of the latest information about the virus from your trusted resources. Local and national authorities can provide you with the best advice on how to protect yourself in your area.
Some Other Extra Useful Precautions
After the necessary measures, there are always some extra things that you can do to protect yourself from the virus. Some other precautions that you can take are:
- Avoid trying to go outside until and unless you have to.
- Avoid consuming under cooked food
- Try getting your groceries delivered. To be more cautious, you can stay far from the delivery person and wash the delivered goods once received.
- Try using e-payments instead of cash.
- Disinfect surfaces that are being used often and come in contact with different people.
- Eat a healthier diet to boost your immunity.
- Observe social distancing at home too.
- Avoid eating food from outside.
- Wash the vegetables and fruits thoroughly that you buy from the market.
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Conclusion
These are some of the measures that you can take to make sure that it can help you avoid getting the Novel Coronavirus.
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