Coronavirus Precautions and Safety Tips: Prevention Since There is No Cure

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COVID-19 is an illness caused by a new strain of Coronavirus. Declared by WHO as a pandemic, this disease is creating havoc in terms of health and economy. As there is no cure for this disease, prevention is the best way to protect yourself and the people you love.

How Does The Disease Transmit:

1. It is not airborne. So a mask alone cannot protect you.
2. You can get it via direct contact with infected people.
3. The virus stays in the air and on surfaces for hours to days when the infected person sneezes or blows his nose.
4. Touching or being in the virus-infected area can put you in a potential risk of the disease.

Best Ways To Protect Yourself From The Disease:

1. Stay at Home and Avoid Going Out
This is simple, yet we still see so many people on the roads, even though there is a country lockdown. Here is a video that’ll show why it is really important to stay at home.

Illustration by Toby Morris, is taken from,

You can show no symptoms and still spread the disease to someone else. As mentioned earlier, the virus can stay on surfaces for a long time.
That’s the reason, even for essentials, we request you not to step out. Even for essentials, most shops are now coming up with home delivery. Try for the same.
2. Keep Your Hands Clean At All times:
One of the most effective preauction that can curb the spread of the virus is to keep your hands clean at all times. Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at-least 60% alcohol. 
3. Avoid Close Contact With Other Individuals, Practise Hygiene Around Pets:
In case you had to go out due to an emergency, do maintain at least 1-meter distance from other individuals. Avoid shaking hands or touching by any means. There are no reports of pets or other animals being infected sick with Coronavirus as of now, but as a precautionary measure, practice healthy habits around pets and other animals.
4. Cover All Your Coughs and Sneezes
 It is imperative to cover your mouth every time you cough or sneeze. By doing so, you can avoid passing on the germs and bacteria in open space which could then infect the people in the vicinity. You should wear a face mask around other people if you are feeling ill. It is also important for people who are caring for you to have a mask on whenever they are around you. Try to seek immediate medical attention in case you observe flu-like symptoms, especially fever for more than 2 days. It is better to call your family physician for advice before you head out to the hospital. You could use Online medical services as well. You can order all the essential medications you require from online pharmacies like Pharmeasy, 1MG, Medlife, Netmeds etc.
5. Clean and Disinfect Household Items and Frequently Touched Surfaces:
 Disinfect your cutlery, doorknobs, gadgets like phones, laptops, etc. Also, clean your spectacles if you own them. Use disinfectants like Dettol or sanitizers with a minimum of 60% alcohol. If cleaners, sanitizers, and disinfectants are in short supply at the medical store in your area, you can also order them online from Pharmeasy1MG, etc.
6. Don’t Believe in Misinformation
We’ve obviously seen a painful rise in the misinformation being spread over WhatsApp and other social platforms. Please follow the World Health Organisation when in doubt about any info. 
Do take all precautionary measures, stay home and stay safe! Remember the only way to fight Corona is T  O  G  E  T  H  E  R   🙂 
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