Precautions to be taken for Coronavirus.
                     Precautions to be taken for 
Coronavirus
Global outbreak
● The global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 
300,000. It has badly hit Italy, Iran and South Korea after its outbreak in 
China. Italy has now become the epicentre in Europe with over 40,000 
confirmed cases and more deaths than those in China
Source: WHO
Symptoms
● The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and 
dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal 
congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are 
usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but 
don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
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Wash your hands frequently
● Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand 
rub or wash them with soap and water.
● Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand 
rub kills viruses that may be on your hands
Source: WHO
Maintain social distancing
● Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and 
anyone who is coughing or sneezing, when someone coughs or 
sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth 
which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the 
droplets.
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Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
● Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once 
contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or 
mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you 
sick.
Source: Google Images
Practice respiratory hygiene
● Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory 
hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent 
elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the 
used tissue immediately.
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Seek medical care early
● Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and 
difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. 
Follow the directions of your local health authority.
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For persons who are in or have recently 
visited areas where COVID-19 is 
s●pSrteaya adt hionmge if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms 
such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover.  Avoiding 
contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these 
facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others 
from possible COVID-19 and other viruses
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Avoid travelling
● Strictly avoid all non-essential travel as the risk of getting infected 
and subsequently infecting others is very high. You must stay at 
home and be as careful as possible.
Source: The Guardian