Coronavirus or COVID-19 has led the entire world to take precautions and yet it is spreading. Wearing face masks, washing your hands, and disinfecting among other things have become essential. We are discussing the efficacy of all the popular ways to prevent COVID-19.
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Coronavirus prevention & mask
The amount of protection face masks provide is not known exactly but it couldn’t hurt you to wear one. However, they prevent you from touching your face and possibly reduce the number of droplets (through which the virus is transferred) that you may come in contact with.
According to experts, you should not touch the mask at any time. When you need to remove it to eat or drink, remove it completely, wash your hands properly, and then eat or drink. When you drop it below your nose or chin, the chances of contamination are high.
The commonly available surgical masks to prevent coronavirus are for single-use and should be disposed of properly. If you were to touch a contaminated surface and then your mask, you might be risking your safety by holding on to that mask. This might leave others in your house vulnerable to the infection.
Cleaning your phone
Your mobile screen is probably the most touched surface in your home. Your desk and laptop keyboard are also touched often. You do not necessarily need to disinfect your phone or keyboard multiple times a day unless it has come in contact with a droplet of mucus or saliva from someone showing the symptoms of coronavirus. However, once every day is essential.
Staying busy
Staying shut up in your home is going to affect you someway or the other. That is why you need to engage in activities that keep your mood light. Those working from home can keep themselves busy. For those who do not have any tasks can engage in reading their favorite books, drawing or painting, doing puzzles, etc.
It is the perfect time to clean your home inside out. Set your cupboard, rearrange your furniture, clean the top shelves. Basically, just get everything in order. Cleaning is one of the best ways to keep a check on any anxiety that might have built up due to staying inside for so many days.
Disinfecting & washing
As per experts and related organizations, it is safe to wash clothes simply with detergent. Using warm water to wash clothes is advisable. You may be tempted to use stronger cleaners like bleach, which is not a problem but it is not necessary. Water and regular detergent are enough to keep you safe from the coronavirus disease.
If anyone at your home is sick or has coronavirus symptoms, don’t leave their clothes out in the open and do not shake them out. Wear gloves to handle the clothes and wash your hands immediately after. Disinfect the laundry bag as well as the surfaces the infected person is likely to touch including the gadgets, door handles, bedpost, and any other objects or furniture.
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