Behind The Rules in Fighting COVID19

Wearing A Face Mask In Public

The very reason why wearing a face mask is much needed is not just to protect ourselves but to filter in the virus (if we are infected) and prevent its transmission. The minimum requirement of the type of face mask to be used  are multi-layered (two or more), breathable and washable fabric that completely covers your nose and mouth. But, it is more recommended to wear surgical mask or N-95 because it is already made to filter minute organisms. It is also important to know that you shouldn't touch your mask  while you wear it as it might be contaminated. In removing your mask, hold it on its ear strings and dispose or put it somewhere safe.

 

 

Proper Sanitization At All Times

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends to practice proper hygiene. Always bring with you a 60-90% alcohol or alcohol based gel as this concentration provides elimination of certain bacteria and virus including SARSCOV2. If your hands are soiled, wash your hands properly with soap and water while observing the proper handwashing technique. This may be optional but it's important to know that you need to clean your hands thoroughly especially your nails, sides of your fingers, and back of your hand. In addition, please avoid touching your face when your hands aren't clean! As this may transfer microbes to your face and allow them to easily invade our body.

 

 

6ft Social Distancing

Studies have shown that SARSCOV2 can travel within this distance after an infected person sneezes or do something that can create respiratory droplets. So, CDC recommends to at least keep yourself apart from others in public. This is also a way to avoid direct physical contact from a person who might be infected as they might have the virus on their skin surface.

 

Sneeze Under Your Shirt

It is now a recommended etiquette to practice sneezing under your shirt as this will help contain the virus to yourself. If you're uncomfortable doing it you can sneeze while covering your mouth with your arms, but for me sneezing under your shirt is safer. Using handkerchiefs when sneezing isn't really recommended as the hanky might be a vehicle for transmission to other objects or surfaces. If you're using tissues make sure to dispose it properly. Afterwards, don't forget to do proper sanitation.

 

 

Take A Bath ASAP

When you arrived at home, it is very important to keep the microbes that you harbor from the outside to yourself. Wash your hands or put some alcohol before touching the door knob. Stay away first from your family and immediately go to the bathroom and shower. This is optional but put your clothes on a different laundry bin. Wash your whole body thoroughly with soap and water including your hair. In this way, we can prevent transmission of the virus by direct physical contact.

 

Stay At Home

This is probably almost the best way to prevent SARSCOV2 infection because by staying at home you're distancing yourself from possibly infected people. However, the downside for this is when a family member or a household works or goes outside to do the groceries. It is very important to remind them of the mentioned above so that they will not become the vehicle for transmission. Staying at home isn't 100% guaranteed safe but it's almost somehow the safest to do.

 

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