How to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus?

March 4, 2020 2:51 PM | Skymet Weather Team

The coronavirus - known as COVID-19 - spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu. As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, businesses and countries are taking increasingly drastic action.

With Coronavirus wreaking havoc, the Ministry of Health has suggested some simple measures to protect against COVID19. Here is how you can protect yourself and others from deadly Coronavirus:

-Maintain personal hygiene

-Wash your hands frequently with soap

-Cover your mouth with disposable tissues while sneezing or coughing

-Trash used tissues immediately after usage

-Visit a doctor without any delay if you develop symptoms of cough and fever

-Extra precautions must be taken while using the toiletries

-Avoid consumption of raw meat

-Clean vegetables with warm water before using them

-Try to eat only home-cooked food

-Drink bottles and bottles of water

-Consume Indian herbs such as ginger, tulsi, turmeric and garlic

-Avoid close contact with anyone if you have cough and fever

-Do not spit in public

-Avoid traveling to farms or animal markets

-Avoid traveling to crowded places

-Wear a mask while visiting the public places

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