What are Some Precautions that Can Help Prevent the Spread of Covid 19?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus which has led to the death of over five million people and 248 million infected cases.

What are Some Precautions that Can Help Prevent the Spread of Covid 19?
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COVID-19 affects different people in varied ways. Most infected people will show mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. Whereas many other persons have died as a result of the infection. Some Covid-19 symptoms includes:

1. Fever

2. Cough

3. Tiredness

4  Loss of taste or smell

5.  Sore throat, headache, aches, and pains.

6 A rash on the skin

7. Discoloration of fingers or toe

8.  Red or irritated eyes. 

9. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

10. Loss of speech or mobility

11. Chest pain

Knowing full well how deadly this virus is, they need to take heed to COVID air safety precautions. Some of the precautions will be discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

What are some precautions that can help prevent the spread of Covid-19?

1. Physical Distancing: the major way COVID-19 spreads is when one person breathes in droplets produced when an infected individual coughs, sneezes, talks, or breaths. Physical distancing(at least 6 feet or more) helps to prevent close contact with the infected person. 

2. Wash your hands often with soap and water: wash your frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, particularly after going to the bathroom; before eating; after coughing or sneezing; and after handling any object. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer or alcohol.

3. Wear a Face Mask: it is recommended that a face mask should be worn by vaccinated and unvaccinated persons in public places and areas with high COVID-19 transmission. 

4. Regular Cleaning and disinfection: surface areas with high touches daily such as doors handle, sinks, desks, light switches, phones, toilets, tables should be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

5. Cover Coughs and Sneezes: if you are wearing a face mask, you can conveniently cough or sneeze into the face mask then change it immediately. If not, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 

6. Get Vaccinated: authorized COVID-19 vaccine is highly recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As long as you are vaccinated, you will be able to do your day-to-day activities which were suspended due to the spread and fear of the COVID-19 virus.

7. Avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places: crowded and poorly ventilated areas like restaurants, mosques, bars, movie theaters, stadia, fitness centers heighten the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Avoid going to such places. 

8. Monitor Your Health Daily: watch out for COVID-19 symptoms. Ensure you visit a professional testing center Itsbetterhealth.com once you have a fever, cough, toughness in breathing, and other COVID-19 symptoms.

9. Get equipment that promotes Covid air safety, such as air purifiers with HEPA technology. You can contact us for your Covid air safety devices.