COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 

Since there is no medicine/vaccine for coronavirus, and it is spreading fast, people are advised to stay home and lots of lockdowns have been issued by our government. But still the virus spread is increasing rapidly. Many people lost their jobs. And our economy is in downfall. At the end of the day people, lives are matter. Many people managing their personal health records by staying at home. Thus we need to protect ourselves from germs and this coronavirus. Let’s see the preventive measures that will help in this situation.

EVERYONE SHOULD

•  Wash your hands often. Even if you are at home, use soaps to wash your hands and the duration must be at least 20 seconds.

•  If you are exposed outside, there are many chances to get a virus as it is spreading in the air. So use sanitizer often whenever you go out. Try not to touch any metals/ objects that are being outside for so long. If there is a need to buy something, wash them thoroughly.

•  Avoid touching your eyes and nose.

•  Wear mask. Not a cloth mask. You can check whether your mask protects you or not by checking with a candle method. Take a candle, wear a mask, and blow it. If the flame turns off, the mask you wear will never protect you. Rather the flame doesn’t turn off, you wear the best mask.

•  Try not to touch the mask from outside.

•  Stay home if you can, And if you are feeling sick.

•  Clean your surfaces using a disinfectant.

•  Maintain social distancing at least 6 feet.

•  Avoid close contact and social gatherings.

SYMPTOMS OF CORONA VIRUS

Most common symptoms:

·        fever

·        dry cough

·        tiredness

 

Less common symptoms:

·        aches and pains

·        sore throat

·        diarrhea

·        conjunctivitis

·        headache

·        loss of taste or smell

·        a rash on skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes

 

Serious symptoms:

·        difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

·        chest pain or pressure

·        loss of speech or movement

Consult a doctor immediately if you feel that you have any of the above symptoms.

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