You can take steps to protect the health of you and your family during COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some of the steps you can take to protect yourself and to protect others
Clean your hands often
with soap and water,
or hand sanitizer
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneezes with a tissue
Avoid close contacts with people who are feeling unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms
Wear a surgical mask when you are in crowded areas or public transportation
Stay home if you’re sick, except to get medical care
Practise respiratory hygiene. Clean and disinfect daily
Remember,
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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus
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The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person;
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between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) and,
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through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes
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These droplets can land on the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into their lungs
