CoronaVirus Prevention

The new coronavirus is officially called SARS-CoV-2, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. 

An infection with this virus can lead to coronavirus disease 19 or COVID-19. 

You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:

• Do wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid close contact (1 meter) with people who are unwell. Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell. 
• COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect tour lungs. 
• People may be sick with the virus for 1-15 days before developing symptoms. 
• The most common common symptoms of Covid-19 are fever, dry cough and tiredness.

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:

• Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain in  chest
• Tiredness 
• Continuous Cough

Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

Tips for prevention:

1. Wash your hands frequently and carefully

Use warm water and soap and rub your hands for at least 10-20 seconds. You can also use an antibacterial soap. Use hand sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands properly. Wash your hands several times a day.

2. Avoid touching your face

Avoid touching any part of your face or head including your mouth, nose, and eyes. Also avoid biting your fingernails. This can give SARS-CoV-2 a chance to go from your hands into your body.

3. Stop shaking hands and hugging people 

Similarly, avoid touching other people. Skin to skin contact can pass SARS-CoV-2 from one person to another.

4. Don’t share personal items

Do not share personal items like phones, combs etc. Teach children to recognize their reusable cup, straw, and other dishes for their own use only.

5. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze

It is found in high amounts in the nose and mouth. This means it can be carried by air droplets to other people when you cough or sneeze. It can stay there for up to 3 days. Use a tissue or sneeze into your elbow and wash your hands carefully after you sneeze or cough, regardless.

6. Make social distancing seriously

Social distancing means staying home and working remotely when possible. If you must go out for necessities, keep a distance of 6 feet from other people. You can transmit the virus by speaking to someone in close contact to you.

7. Do not gather in groups

Being in a group or gathering makes it more likely that you will be in close contact with someone. This includes avoiding all religious places of worship, as you may have to sit or stand too close to another congregant. 

8. Wash fresh groceries

Soak all raw, whole fruits and vegetables in a solution of food-grade white vinegar  or salt water. You can also use vegetable antibacterial wash to clean produce. Wash your hands before and after handling fresh produce.

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