Protective measures against the new coronavirus | healthinformtip

Essential protective measures against the new coronavirus

Stay up to date with the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available from the WHO website and from national and local public health authorities. COVID-19 continues to affect mainly the people of China, although outbreaks are raging in other countries. Most infected people have mild symptoms and recover, but others may be more severe. Take care of your health and protect others by following the advice below:

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Wash your hands frequently
Wash your hands frequently with a hydroalcoholic solution or with soap and water

Why? Washing your hands with a hydroalcoholic solution or with soap and water kills the virus if it is present on your hands.

Avoid close contact
Maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from other people, especially if they cough, sneeze, or have a fever.

Why?  When a person infected with a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, coughs, or sneezes, they spray small droplets containing the virus. If you are too close, you can inhale the virus.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Why? The hands are in contact with many surfaces that may be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, you may be in contact with the virus on these surfaces.

Respect the rules of respiratory hygiene

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Cover your mouth and nose with the crease of your elbow or with a handkerchief in case of coughing or sneezing - throw the handkerchief immediately after in a closed trash can and wash your hands with an alcoholic solution or with water and soap.

Why? Covering your mouth and nose with a cough or sneeze helps prevent the spread of viruses and other pathogens.

Stay informed and follow your doctor's advice
Keep up to date with the latest developments regarding COVID-19. Follow the advice of your doctor, national and local health authorities, or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities have the most recent information on whether or not COVID-19 has spread in the region you are in. They are in the best position to explain what people in your area should do to protect themselves.

Protective measures for people who are or have recently visited (within the past 14 days) in areas where COVID-19 is spread\

Follow the tips presented above.
If you start to feel sick, even if you have only mild symptoms like headaches and a runny nose, stay home until you heal.  Why? Avoiding contact with other people and going to health facilities will allow these facilities to function more efficiently and will protect you and others from COVID-19 and other viral diseases.

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If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, see a doctor right away, as it may be a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call your doctor and let them know if you have recently traveled or been in contact with travelers. Why?  If you call, your doctor can quickly refer you to the most suitable health facility. It will also protect you and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viral diseases.
WHO answers you


Q: How do I greet someone to avoid catching the new coronavirus?

A: The safest way to greet each other to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid physical contact. We can greet with a wave of the hand or head, or by bowing.

Q: Does wearing rubber gloves in public places prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

A: No. Washing your hands regularly protects against COVID-19 better than wearing rubber gloves. The virus can be on the gloves and there is a risk of contamination if you touch your face with the gloves.

Coping with stress during the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak
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Helping children cope with stress during the coronavirus disease outbreak (COVID-19)
Stress can cause different reactions in children. They may be more sticky, anxious, withdrawn, angry or restless, or suffer from nocturnal incontinence, among others.

Respond sympathetically to your children's reactions, listen to their concerns, and give them even more love and attention.

In difficult times, children need the love and attention of adults. Give them more time and attention.

Remember to listen to your children. Talk to them kindly and reassure them.

If possible, give them the opportunity to play and relax.

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Try to keep children close to their parents and family and try to keep them separate from the caregivers as much as possible. In the event of separation (for example for a hospitalization), make sure to guarantee regular contact (for example by telephone) and to reassure them.

Keep your habits and schedules as much as possible or make sure to set up new ones in a new environment, especially for school and learning, but also to play and relax safely.

Present the facts about the events, explain what is going on at the moment, and give them clear information on how to reduce the risk of infection with the disease, tailoring your speech to their age so that they can understand.

It also involves sharing information by being reassuring about what might be going on (for example a family member or the child himself may not feel well and may have to go to the hospital for a while so that doctors can help him get better).

Be prepared for the coronavirus

Avoid getting sick while traveling