Covid-19 is spreading at an alarming speed. In this case lack of basic precautions could be deadly. The infection is a highly contagious one. Here are a set of precautions that you could follow depending on the adversity of the covid-19 infection around your surroundings.
Basic Precautions that are necessary:
MASKING:
The basic outlets from which the virus can spread include mouth (transmission) and nose (uptake). Therefore, it is very crucial to cover both your nose and mouth with a mask. Now many people are just wearing clothed mask, which again can only prevent 44% of the transmission and uptake. Pair your clothe mask with a surgical mask, it can prevent up to 85% of the transmission. N95 masks contain up to 95% of the infection. Do not wear surgical masks alone. Wash N95 mask and clothe mask while throw away the surgical mask after one use.
HAND WASHING:
The virus particles can stick to your hands and therefore could travel to different surfaces. Wash your hands regularly. After you touch any unknown surface and before you eat anything, washing is a must. Soap kills about 99% of the viral load on your hand. Wash for about 1 minute minimum.
AVOID MASS GATHERING:
Places of high human involvement could transmit the covid-19 infection at a speed of light. Do not visit highly crowded places. Avoid going to malls and shops frequently. Only go out after wearing a mask or double masks.
STAY AT HOME:
A pandemic isn’t the time to attend parties and family functions or anything of that sort. Try to stay at home and only step out for most important things. Do not let any unknown person inside your home. Avoid calling public services at home. Give a holiday to your servants.
MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Stay at least 6 feet away from other people. Avoid handshakes, hugs and kisses or sexual contact of any sort with any unknown person and even friends. I know it is a hard time, but a small mistake could cause the life of your loved ones.
INTAKE OF SUPPLEMENTS:
As there is no such treatment for the covid-19 infection, it is wise to make your immune system stronger. Taking Multivitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc supplements and other immunity boosters could help make your body strong and ready to fight the infection.
QUARANTINE:
If you have any of the 3 common covid-19 symptoms, then my friend, you have failed to follow all the above precautions. Now, there is only one way to save your loved ones from catching the infection. Immediately isolate yourself for 14 days after the onset of the 1st symptoms. Do not by any chance neglect them. Ignorance isn’t a bliss and never has been. These 14 days in isolation could prevent you or your loved ones from visiting the already contaminated hospitals.
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