Caremark West Oxfordshire & Cherwell News & Events
How to reduce your risk of catching or spreading viruses.
Working in the care sector we are all too aware that a number of our clients might be vulnerable to the harsher effects of viral infections. There are a number of precautions we can all take to help protect ourselves, our families, our clients and the people around us – simple measure like thorough handwashing, avoiding close contact with people who are coughing or sneezing, avoiding touching our eyes, nose and mouth, etc.
With all the stories surrounding the spread of Coronavirus (or Covid-19), I would urge everyone to turn to the World Health Organisation as a trusted source of information and advice. Their advice sets a pattern for good practice so maybe we should all be prompting each other to adopt these basic protective measures.
The following advice was taken from the W.H.O’s website on 25/02/2020: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
‘Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
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If you have ever wondered what it’s like living with dementia, Wendy Mitchell’s book is a must-read.