Protecting yourself against the Coronavirus
The World Health Organization has suggested some ways to keep yourself safe
- Clean your hands often using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
- When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your flexed elbow or tissue. Throw the tissue away immediately and wash your hands
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough
- If you have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, get medical help right away and let them know if you travelled recently
- When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of novel coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals
- Don’t eat raw or under-cooked animal products. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices