How to Protect Yourself & Others From COVID-19?

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COVID-19

Prevention is better than cure, and COVID-19 is no exception. People who are not fully vaccinated, those with underlying medical conditions or a compromised immune system, and children under 12 should continue taking COVID-19 preventive measures. If you believe that you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, isolate yourself until confirmed by a test.

The CDC lays down the following COVID-19 guidelines to prevent getting sick:

Wear a Mask

The CDC recommends unvaccinated people and those aged two or older to wear a mask in indoor public places, crowded outdoor settings, areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, and close-contact activities.
For protection against the delta variant, the CDC prescribes that fully vaccinated people wear a mask in indoor public places or areas of high transmission.
People with a compromised immune system or an underlying medical condition should wear a well-fitted mask and continue taking all precautions laid down for unvaccinated individuals.
Wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth is a mandatory requirement at airports, stations, and while on buses, planes, trains, and other forms of public transportation.

Avoid Poorly Ventilated and Crowded Places

Avoid indoor settings that do not have proper ventilation. If possible, open doors and windows to let in fresh air.
Crowded places such as restaurants, bars, movie theatres, or gyms increase the risk of transmission of the virus. Avoid crowded settings as much as possible.

Maintain social distancing

When indoors, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet (about two arm’s length) from any sick person or anyone who has been tested positive for COVID-19.
When outdoors, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between you and anyone who does not live in your home.
Keeping distance is mandatory, primarily due to the prevalence of asymptomatic patients or if you are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

Wash your hands frequently

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, before touching or food, before preparing or eating food, after leaving a public place, after using the restroom, after changing a diaper, after handling your mask, after touching animals or pets, and after caring for someone sick.
Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose with unwashed hands.
Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content if soap and water are not readily available.

Cover your coughs and sneezes

If you are not wearing a mask, cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Do not spit, and dispose of the tissue into a lined trash can.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds immediately after a cough or sneeze. Use soap and water for washing and if not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content.
You can cough or sneeze into your mask if you are wearing one. Dispose of the soiled mask, put on a new, clean one, and wash your hands.

Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces

Use detergent followed by a household disinfectant to clean frequently touched surfaces like light switches, doorknobs, desks, handles, countertops, phones, keyboards, faucets, sinks, and toilets.

Get vaccinated and monitor your health daily

Get an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can.
Monitor your health daily and be alert for symptoms. Watch out for symptoms like cough, fever, shortness of breath, or other COVID-19 symptoms, especially if you are going to your workplace, running errands, or in settings where physical distancing is not possible.

ARE YOU AFFECTED BY COVID-19?

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BE INFORMED ABOUT COVID-19

If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, conduct a test to confirm.