We are sure that everyone, by now, must have heard about the spread of the disease known as coronavirus all through the world! It has caused many people to lose their lives and thousands are now suffering from the symptoms that comes with this disease.
Though there is no known preventive vaccination for the disease, the good thing is that by observing and practising a few basic habits, you and the people around you can actually avoid getting affected by this disease to a great extent.
Have a look at our top 5 tips and suggestions.
- Wash hands frequently
Of the many things that one needs to keep in mind, this is one of the most basic and yet the most effective at preventing you from contracting the disease. If in case you are travelling or do not have access to water and soap, then carrying an alcohol based hand sanitizer will go a long way.
Make sure that you wash your hands or use a sanitizer prior to eating, post using the washroom and before and after cooking food. By washing your hands frequently or using a hand sanitizer, you make sure that you eliminate any signs of the virus from your hands.
- Maintain distance
In order to make sure that you do not contract the disease from people around you, make sure that you maintain a safe distance of atleast 1 feet from them. This should be practised particularly with people who seem to be coughing, sneezing or having a fever.
Of the many symptoms of the coronavirus disease or any respiratory disease for that matter, coughing and sneezing are few. When an infected person sneezes or even coughs, they end up spreading droplets of the virus alongwith it. If anyone ends up inhaling these droplets, they too get affected. Hence maintaining distance is always a good option.
- Cover your mouth and nose
This is a basic etiquette that has been taught to us ever since we were children; that we should cover our nose and mouth whenever we cough or sneeze. Using your palm or a tissue is always a good option to do this. However, always make sure that you discard the tissue post the sneeze or cough and wash your hands thoroughly as well.
This will ensure that you also do not end up spreading any germs or viruses to other people and help in preventing the spread of any kind of respiratory disease.
- Keep hands away from eyes, nose or the mouth
Our eyes, nose and mouth happen to be one of the more sensitive organs in our body when it comes to susceptibility of catching viruses or germs. This is why, since our hands come into contact with many surfaces throughout the course of a day, it is always a good idea to avoid touching the eyes, mouth or nose even if you think your hands are clean. This will help prevent the transfer of any kind of virus to your body.
- Cosult a doctor if you are sneezing or coughing.
We understand that this is one of those seasons where a lot of people end up falling ill or catching a cold, but one can never be too careful about the prevention of deadly diseases. If you are someone who is experiencing issues like coughing, sneezing or have a fever then consult a doctor and get tests done. You should especially see a doctor if you are experiencing these issues alongwith breathlessness.
Bonus tip: Eat immunity boosting foods
Include foods like broccoli, citrus foods, garlic, ginger and the likes to your diet to ensure that your immune system js able to get a boost during this season of illness.
One can never be too careful when one wants to prevent the occurance of a communicable disease, so it is always better to be safe than sorry!
