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Corona virus: Simple things you can do to stay safe

  • By Elite CIO
  • Date Mar 11, 2020
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Coronavirus: Simple things you can do to stay safe

Coronavirus doesn't need any introduction. Almost everyone on the planet has heard about it by now,so we thought it would be great to put together a list of do's and don'ts regarding Coronavirus to help raise more awareness about it.

Coronavirus Helplineand Email

The government of India has set up helplines that you can use. It has also curbed the export of essential drugs and medical supplies to ensure there is no shortage in case the situation escalates. In case you have any doubts, queries or concerns regarding Coronavirus, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) in India has set up a helpline with contact details as mentioned below :

Email: ncov2019@gmail.com

Phone: +91-11-23978046

Symptoms of the Coronavirus

Before you diagnose yourself, or anyone else, who may be suffering from the Coronavirus, you need to know the symptoms this infection presents with. There are 3 key symptoms:

  • ·        Fever

  • ·        Cough

  • ·        Breathlessness

If you are experiencing all of these symptoms, then visit your doctor at once to seek medical advice! It is also important to know that these symptoms may show up 3 days to 2 weeks after the exposure.

How the virus spreads

COVID 19 or the Coronavirus is infectious and you may get infected easily if you don't take due care. From what is known so far,the disease can spread through contact with other people who may have this infection already. It can also spread through contact with infected surfaces like tables, poles, railings, etc.

How to stay safe

Whether you are at your office, at a school or in a shopping market, there are few simple things you can do to help prevent the Coronavirus from infecting you.

  • ·        Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds

  • ·        Wash your hands before eating, after using the bathroom or sneezing / coughing

  • ·        Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

  • ·        Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze

  • ·        Keep your surroundings clean and especially those surfaces that you touch quite often

  • ·        Avoid public areas or places that maybe crowded

  • ·        Avoid close contact with too many people

  • ·        If you are sick, stay at home

  • ·        Carry hand sanitizers which are 60%alcohol or more

  • ·       If you are not well then wear a mask and don't go to the office or other public areas

How to stay safe at home

  • ·        Make sure that your house is clean at all times

  • ·        Surfaces like tables, chairs, utensils,counter tops etc. should be disinfected regularly

  • ·        Ensure the surroundings are also clean

  • ·        Have your family members follow prevention guidelines diligently

  • ·        Post the guidelines in a prominent place in your house

  • ·        Identify the nearest medical facilities and keep their number handy

  • ·        Keep your family doctors informed of any illnesses in the family

How to stay safe in school

  • ·        Ensure that your child carries a hand sanitizer

  • ·        Don't send your kids to school if they are not well

  • ·        Make sure they know how to maintain proper hand hygiene and avoid touching their faces too often without washing their hands

  • ·        Discourage socialising in large groups if not needed

  • ·        Make sure that the schools are also following prevention guidelines

How to stay safe at the office

Employers

  • ·        Ensure the office premises are cleaned thoroughly and regularly

  • ·        Ensure any company contracting for you is also following prevention guidelines

  • ·        Provide necessary equipment and accessories for employees to maintain personal hygiene

Employees

  • ·        If you are sick, stay at home

  • ·        Avoid large gatherings

  • ·        Make sure you wash your hands regularly

  • ·        Avoid interacting closely with people who may be sick (maintain a safe distance of at least 1 m since that is how far the Coronavirus is known to travel when someone infected with it sneezes or coughs)

  • ·        Avoid handshakes or hugs as forms of greeting one another.

What not to do

The first and foremost thing to do is NOT TO PANIC! Apart from that, here are some other things you shouldn’t do.

  • ·        Do not hoard medical supplies and masks

  • ·        Limit, postpone or avoid travel to countries that have confirmed cases

  • ·        Don't believe every piece of news you get. Verify it before spreading it

  • ·        If you are not feeling well and on an aircraft, don't keep quiet and tell the crew

  • ·        If you are not well, don't try to diagnose yourself. See a doctor

  • ·        Do not fall prey to people selling unreliable cures and remedies. Double-check the authenticity of their claims

Travel advisory

The Ministry of Health & Family welfare has also set forth some travel advisories. They are:

  • ·        MOHFW suggests suspending all travel to China

  • ·        It also suggests non-essential travel to the following countries be avoided

  1. Singapore

  2.  Republic of Korea

  3. Islamic Republic of Iran

  4. Italy

·        If you are returning from countries specified above (as on 3rd March 2020), a quarantine of 14 days may be imposed by the government, once notified.

Additionally,the government has also asked all international passengers to declare their travel history to immigration officials at airports.

“Be Safe Be Healthy”