How can I keep myself and others away from COVID-19 ?

Keep at least a meter away from others to reduce the risk of infection if they cough, sneeze or talk.When indoors, keep a greater distance from others.The farther, the better.

Make wearing a mask the norm when you're around other people.Proper use, storage and cleaning or handling of masks is critical to maintaining their effectiveness.

Here are the basic ways to wear a mask:

Clean your hands before wearing masks, before and after removing them, and every time you touch them.

Make sure the mask covers your mouth, nose and chin.

When removing masks, store them in a clean plastic bag, wash them daily if they are fabric masks, or throw medical masks in the trash.

How can you make your environment safer : 

Avoid Spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.

Outbreaks have occurred when people gather in crowded indoor environments (restaurants, choir practice fields, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices, and places of worship) and talk loudly, yell, gasp, or sing.

The risk of COVID-19 infection is higher in crowded and poorly ventilated Spaces, where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity.In these environments, the virus appears to spread more efficiently via respiratory droplets or aerosols, making preventive measures all the more important.

Don't forget the basics of good hygiene :

Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly, using an alcohol hand rub or wash your hands with soap and water.This will get rid of germs, including viruses on your hands.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.Hands can get infected by the virus when they touch many surfaces.Once contaminated, the hand can transmit the virus to the eyes, nose or mouth.From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you.

Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.Then immediately throw the used paper towels into the closed bin and wash your hands.By practicing good 'respiratory hygiene', you can protect those around you from the viruses that cause colds, flu and COVID-19.

Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, especially those that are frequently touched, such as doorknobs, faucets, and phone screens.