How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus, According to WHO

Stay alert of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and from your national and local public health authority. Most people who become diseased face mild illness and get well, but it can be more severe for others. Be careful of your health and defend others by doing the following:

Wash Your Hands Repeatedly

Frequently and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand scrub or wash them with soap and water.

It’s because, washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand scrub destroys viruses that may be on your hands.

Keep Social Distancing

Keep no less than 1 metre (3 feet) distance among yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

As somebody coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may have virus. If you are too close, you can inhale in the droplets, also the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose and Mouth

Hands touch countless surfaces and can collect viruses. Once dirtied, hands can transmit the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Drill Respiratory Hygiene

Confirm you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your twisted elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue instantly.

This is because, droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you safeguard the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

What to Do If You Have Fever, Cough and Breathing Difficulty   

Make sure to stay home if you feel sick. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, look for medical care and call earlier. Follow the instructions of your local health authority.

Nationwide and local authorities will have the latest information on the condition in your area. Calling earlier will allow your health care worker to quickly direct you to the right health ability. This will also protect you and help avoid spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay Informed and Follow the Advices

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow guidance given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to defend yourself and others from COVID-19.

National and local specialists will have the latest information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to guide on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

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