COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus strand which was first discovered in Wuhan, China in November 2019. On 11th March WHO (The World Health Organisation) declared the outbreak as a pandemic.
- Stay indoors
The safest way to survive the coronavirus is to stay indoors and not leave the house for anything. This is possible if you are not an essential worker and have the option to work from home. If you need groceries these can usually be ordered from online services such as Amazon Fresh, Walmart, etc. whom all provide the option to deliver to your door. If you usually go to the store to collect medication consider alternatives services that deliver to your home.
- Wear Mask & Gloves
If you leave your home always wear gloves and a mask. The most popular mask used against coronavirus are particulate respirators N95, N99 or N100. N95 is the most ideal for everyday use, N99 and N100 are much more difficult to breathe in therefore will not be ideal if you are doing any sort of activity. Surgical masks are also a viable option as particulate respirators may be in short supply and difficult to obtain, these are the blue masks that you often see in hospitals worn by doctors. If surgical masks are also out of stock then the next best thing is to use any sort of cloth to cover your mouth and nose such as a scarf or handkerchief.
Note: Masks should be worn by everyone as it stops the spread of the virus. If you don’t have the virus it reduces the chance of you getting it by providing you with a layer of protection. It also reduces the chance of an asymptomatic patient from spreading it to others without realising they are infected.
- Social Distancing (6ft)
Once you are out of your house you are increasing your risk of contracting coronavirus. What we now need to do is take additional precautions to limit your exposure as masks and gloves only help reduce the chance of getting the virus it does not prevent it. The CDC (Centres for Disease Control & Prevention) recommends that social distancing, quarantine an isolation is key in reducing the spread of COVID-19. They guidelines recommend that people should stay at least 6 feet from other people, do not gather in groups and stay away from crowded places.
- Wash Hands
As soon as you get home you should dispose of your gloves and wash your hands with soap for 2 minutes or a sanitizer before you touch anything, you do not want to run the risk of spreading the virus to other members of your family. If you visit common areas in your apartment complex such as a trash room, you should extend this to washing your face or taking a shower.
- Self-Quarantine
Make sure that you self-quarantine yourself for at least 21 days if you have been in contact with anyone who has had symptoms of coronavirus such as high fever and a dry cough. If you start to get any of these symptoms or feel unwell seek medical advice immediately and try and get yourself tested.
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Nice! I’m glad to see so much community involvement during these times 😊
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Thank you.
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Thank you very useful
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great advice!
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I’m really bored in quarantine right now. Just trying to survive boredom.
Good post though, very use full information.
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We are heading back to NZ having been marooned in the UK. Two weeks quarantine when we get there! Best get writing!
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Some will capitalize, others won’t.
I’ve explored this myself recently on a post.
Lots of potential 😄
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I’m just trying to survive boredom. Good post though, very useful information.
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Good post! It is filled with great information.
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Thank you for this. Very useful
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Great advice that more people should listen to.
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That’s the first I’ve heard 21 days vs 14 but to be honest, with this virus, I’d be more than willing to quarantine for as long as it takes to keep others safe.
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Great job making sense of WHO science-speaks
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Looks good! Keep up the great work.
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As an added suggestion, the disposable blue shop towels at places like Tractor Supply Company have been discovered to be particularly effective at filtering particulates when used between layers of fabric
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Great read. Thanks so much for sharing
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I’m really tired of this whole thing, we should have done exactly what Sweden did and let the younger less vulnerable contract it, and protect the sick and elderly. That way it would have run it’s course quickly, and no second waves. Now we locked everyone up, when they start socializing again it will be iffy, and could result in another wave of infections. This is the way we handle the seasonal flu, we know how to do it. It’s inevitable some are going to die, you can’t help that. That’s the facts of life. It seems to me people think they can outsmart nature. We haven’t been able to yet.
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yay! the only one who likes her own comment with a typo,
you are the incarnation of self-love ❤
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Nice yeh …feel good feel confident
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Interesting..
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It was very informative…. Thank you!!!👍👍👌👌
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Good guidelines!
Lots of opportunities here, from financial to self-growth. I’ve been exploring them recently 🤔
Thanks for sharing 😄
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You forgot number Six: Do something fun for YOURSELF… works every time!
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Thank you for your informative advice
In the pandemic which is so
Challenging , very appreciateded
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Good post, I like it
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Absolutely wonderfun information! It’s a shame there are so many people who are completely disregarding this pandemic! Thanks for sharing!
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hi simplify tasks . your posts are very helpful and eye catching . God bless you heaps ❤ xo
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Very helpful info. Thank you
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Many aren’t truly committed to these practices where I live. They still take some things for granted. I’m grateful for a reminder.
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Many people do not hacken to these guidelines. Thank you for the sensitization.
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Very informative and helpful.
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excellent post! much needed information during this pandemic, hope everyone is taking precautions! thanks for sharing👍🏽
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Your tips are really great and true. But, have you ever thought about the question” How do we know that our suffering is not punishment from God”?
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Thanks for sharing this.
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