COVID-19

COVID-19

As we know, the world is currently dealing with the COVID – 19 pandemic. It is caused by a corona virus called SARS CoV -2 and is extremely contagious. Infections occur mainly through exposure to respiratory droplets when a person is in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. There are measures that we can all take to prevent the spread. Some of them include but are not limited to

Always wear a mask

Avoid crowded places

Avoid poorly ventilated indoor spaces

 

If you have to be outside your home, practice social distancing by keeping a safe space between yourself and others

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least twenty seconds

Use hand sanitizer as often as possible

Disinfect surfaces in your home frequently

If you have flu – like symptoms call your doctor immediately and quarantine yourself

Read more on COVID -19, and get the facts from the links attached below and together let us protect ourselves, our loved ones, our communities and let us keep COVID-19 at bay.

WHO, CDCMINISTRY OF HEALTH