
Use alcohol-based disinfectants to clean hard surfaces in your home like: countertops, door handles, furniture, toys. Also, clean your phone, laptop, and anything else you use regularly several times a day. Disinfect areas after you bring groceries or packages into your home. Use white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide solutions for general cleaning in between disinfecting surfaces.
Physical(social) distancing, also means staying home and working remotely when possible. If you must go out for necessities, keep a distance of 6 feet (2 m) from other people. You can transmit the virus by speaking to someone in close contact to you.
Covid-19 virus can live on some surfaces for up to 72 hours. You can get the virus on your hands if you touch a surface like: gas pump handle, your cell phone, a doorknob. Avoid touching any part of your face or head, including your mouth, nose, and eyes. Also avoid biting your fingernails. This can give the virus a chance to go from your hands into your body.
Use warm water and soap and rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Work the lather to your wrists, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. You can also use an antibacterial and antiviral soap.
Covid-19 virus 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, sneeze, or talk. It can also land on hard surfaces and stay there for up to 3 days. Use a napkin or sneeze into your elbow to keep your hands as clean as possible.
Everyone must wear a face mask in public places where physical distancing may be difficult, such as grocery stores. When used correctly, these masks can help prevent people who are asymptomatic or undiagnosed from transmitting the covid-19 virus when they breathe, talk, sneeze, or cough. This, in turn, slows the transmission of the virus.
Use hand sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands properly. Rewash your hands several times a day, especially after touching anything, including your phone or laptop.
Everyone, 2 years and older should wear masks in public. Wear your mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Fit the mask snugly against the sides of your face, slipping the loops over your ears or tying the strings behind your head.
Call your doctor if you have fever or any symptoms. Stay home until you recover. Avoid sitting, sleeping, or eating with your loved ones even if you live in the same home.
A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. So avoid close contact with pets when sick.
Avoid close contact with people. If possible, maintain 6 feet between distance from others. Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
Being in a group or gathering makes it more likely that you’ll be in close contact with someone. This includes avoiding all religious places of worship, restaurants, malls, theatres as you may have to sit or stand too close to another congregant. It also includes not congregating at parks or beaches.