How to protect ourself from the COVID-19 as a pandemic
March 16, 2020
“WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction,”WHO Director-General Tedros said.”We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.”
Over the last months, number of affected countries climb and even higher. Never before a pandemic sparked by coronavirus and spread so quickly, around 118,000 cases globally in 114 countries at present, so urgent and aggressive action, such as detect, test, treat, isolate, trace and mobilize people in response, will make the epidemic significantly declining.
In this case, how should we personally protect ourselves?
1.Better to stay at home. Not go to the crowed places.Stop attending parties etc.
2.Not use public transport.Better take personal car.
3.Wear masks correctly, gloves and spectacles, keep sanitizer in pockets,no touch anybody outside family if you have to go out. It is suggested to use N95，KN95 and medical surgical masks.
4.Wash hands frequently with running water and liquid soap better including medical alcohol. Wipe hands with disposable tissue or clean towels. Wash hands immediately after touching respiratory secretions(such as after sneezing). Especially when coughing or sneezing,cover your mouth and nose with a paper towel etc. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.
5.Avoid eating or touching wildlife animals. Cooked food is recommended.
6.Keep indoor ventilation and dry . If necessary, correct disinfectants could be used to the floor.
7.Keep safety distance with others, around 1.5 to 2meter.
8.Pay attention to ourself and family temperature. In case of fever(≥37.3℃)，fatigue, dry cough and other symptoms, seek medical treatment in time.
