5 Essential Steps to Fight the COVID-19


A new virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as a cause for a disease outbreak that began in China in 2019. The disease is named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. As of now, a vaccine has not been formulated for the novel coronavirus. In light of this fact, prevention appears to be the simplest cure available thus far.
Here are the measures you would like to require to stay the virus at bay:

  1. SELF QUARANTINE
Stay at home as much as possible to avoid contact with a diseased person or to prevent spreading the virus if you've got it yourself. Some people without symptoms could also be carriers of the virus so do not hangout selectively as well. Keeping distance from others is the best choice. Avoid close contact with people that are sick. Maintain a minimum of six feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

  1. CLEAN AND DISINFECT
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes regularly and commonly touched spaces like doorknobs, tables, racks and shelves. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: use detergent or soap and water before disinfection. If you've got a diseased person at home, then keep biomedical waste black bags handy without fail. At tough times like these, you'll easily get them online at a store like www.smartmedicalbuyer.com. They are a leading online distributor of medical equipment and supplies.

  1. WASH AND SANITISE
Wash your hands every 45 minutes with soap and water for a minimum of 25 seconds especially after you've been to a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water aren't readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains a minimum of 60% alcohol. Spread it evenly in your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Consciously beware and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

  1. COVER AND CONTAIN
Remember friends, you can spread COVID-19 to others even if you are not feeling sick.
Everyone should wear a cloth face cover once they need to leave publicly and only leave if it’s absolutely necessary. The face cover is supposed to guard people just in case you're infected but as a precaution you ought to wear it anyway, you never know who might cough on you.

Refrain from buying and using a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. And remember that the face cover isn't a substitute for social distancing. If you're inside and don't wear your mask, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue once you cough or sneeze or use the within of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash and if you're sick throw them in biomedical waste collection bags.

  1. CONTACT THE DOCTORS VIA GOVERNMENT HELPLINE
If you've experienced dry cough for a week and develop fever, chills, headache, or suffer from breathlessness then tell the doctor or call the govt. helpline number immediately. If the symptoms worsen, attend the ER promptly.

To protect others at home, someone who is sick should:

●     Stay confined to a bedroom and use a separate bathroom.
●     Use separate dishes, glasses, cups, and eating utensils.
●     Make sure shared spaces within the home have good airflow. You'll open a window or activate an air cleaner or air conditioning.
●     Keep disinfecting and cleaning things and use gloves while doing so.

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